Fernley Infant/Preschool Teacher

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows • Fernley, NV

32d • $15 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Infant/Preschool Teacher works independently and as part of a team to care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old at the Early Learning Center in Fernley, Nevada. Teachers provide a safe, loving environment and support children’s care, play, meals, and rest. The role may involve working independently with groups of children at the following sizes: four infants aged 0–9 months, six children aged 9–18 months, six children aged 18–24 months, nine 2-year-olds, twelve 3-year-olds, or thirteen children aged 4–5 years.

The Early Learning Centers describe their workplace as a fun, positive environment and are committed to practicing their GREAT values: Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness. The position is available part-time and full-time, with shifts listed from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 6 a.m. The posting lists pay as $14.00–$16.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Pass a drug test; THC is excluded.
• Pass a background check.
• Provide references.
• Be available Monday through Friday.
• Meet annual professional development requirements set by Washoe County Licensing.
• Be willing to work with children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
• Be caring and get to know children by name.
• Be dedicated to the local community and prioritize helping the team.
• Have strong speaking and customer service skills to communicate effectively with parents.
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Be able to sit on the floor for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of early childhood education experience.
• One year of childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children in their care.
• Check children in and out.
• Give bottles to infants and feed solid foods as appropriate for their age.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them.
• Supervise infants as they play on the floor with age-appropriate toys.
• Play with toddlers and preschoolers.
• Lead activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Put infants in cribs for nap time.
• Keep play, sleep, and changing areas clean.
• Clean toys at the end of the day.

Benefits

• Free or discounted childcare.
• Promotion roadmap with pay progression up to $16.50 within a year.
• Free medical, vision, and dental benefits for full-time employees.
• Free telehealth for part-time employees.
• Free training.
• Development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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