NV Ready Preschool Teacher Assistant - Durango Hills
About The Position
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for an Assistant Preschool Teacher to help the lead teacher with managing classroom activities and encouraging the children throughout the day. This is a full-time in-person position located at the Durango Hills YMCA. Nevada Ready! State pre-K (NR!PK) is a state funded pre-kindergarten program designed to support 4-year-old children whose families have a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. NR!PK implements high-quality practices through a variety of program requirements including highly qualified teachers, developmentally appropriate curriculum and inclusive learning environments.
Requirements
- High school diploma and six semester hours of early or elementary childhood study required.
- Minimum age of 18.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience in the field of early or elementary childcare preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish/ English strongly preferred.
- Strong skills in: communication, leadership, judgment, and creativity.
Responsibilities
- To interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day.
- To help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach and the YMCA’s behavior management technique.
- To maintain good communication with parents and help make each parent feel at ease within the school.
- To assist the teacher in planning activities for the group and to offer suggestions and information about the children when needed.
- To develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the room.
- To assist the lead teacher in record keeping by passing on observations regarding the children’s health, behavior and development.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Benefits
- 10 Paid holidays
- Generous PTO plan that increases with years of service
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- 10% Retirement Contribution and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
- Annual merit increases for meeting performance goals
- Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
- Free summer camp and 50% off preschool for your children
- Opportunity to earn a college degree for free with one class per semester through Nevada's T.E.A.C.H. program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
