Early Morning Child Care Opener

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows • Winnemucca, NV

6d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Learning Centers of Boys & Girls Club of Winnemucca are hiring an early morning opener at a licensed child care facility. The position is based at Early Learning Center 8 in Winnemucca, Nevada, and works Monday through Friday from 4:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role cares for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, in groups ranging in size from four to thirteen children depending on age. The employer describes its workplace values as Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness.

The role includes checking children in and out, feeding and soothing infants, changing diapers, supervising and playing with children, applying Conscious Discipline to understand emotions, and keeping play, sleep, and changing areas clean. The employer offers development opportunities and internal career paths, including positions such as Assistant Director and Lesson Coordinator.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the GREAT values: Generous, Respectful, Encouraging, Accountable, and Trustworthy.
• Be caring and get to know children by name.
• Be dedicated to the local community and prioritize helping the team.
• Pass a drug test for drugs illegal in Nevada.
• Pass a state background check.
• Complete courses to be licensed for child care in Nevada within 90 days.
• Provide references.
• Be available Monday through Friday.
• Meet Nevada state requirements, including professional development outside the regular shift.
• Have strong speaking and customer service skills to communicate effectively with parents; English is required.
• Be willing to work with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Be able to spend extended periods sitting on the floor.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual communication skills are preferred.
• Experience working with children is welcomed but not stated as required.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check children in and out.
• Give bottles to infants and feed solid foods as age appropriate.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them.
• Supervise and play with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on the floor.
• Use Conscious Discipline to understand your emotions and children's emotions.
• Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean.
• Communicate effectively with parents using speaking and customer service skills.
• Complete required professional development, including courses needed for Nevada child care licensing.

Benefits

• $16 per hour for hours worked before 6 a.m., with the ability to earn up to $17 per hour by participating in the development program.
• Free training and professional development opportunities.
• Discounted child care.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO.
• 7% retirement pension.
• Internal career paths to administrative-level positions, including Assistant Director and Lesson Coordinator positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED