NV Ready Preschool Teacher

YMCA OF SOUTHERN NEVADA • North Las Vegas, NV

1d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a preschool teacher to lead our Nevada Ready Classroom. You will manage a classroom and work collaboratively with teacher assistants to provide an excellent preschool program for families. This is a full time in-person position at the Skyview YMCA Early Learning Village.

Requirements

• B.A. or A.A. degree in early childhood education, OR CDA (Child Development Associate) and willing and able to work with YMCA and state TEACH program to attain a Bachelor's Degree.
• Substantial and documented work experience in the childcare industry plus two years related experience or training
• TB test/ Sheriffs card for Las Vegas prior to employment.
• American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid.
• The following courses must be completed within 30 days of hire: Blood borne Pathogens, Signs and Symptoms of Illness, Reporting and Recognizing Child Abuse & Neglect, 3 hours of Child Development, 2 hours of Health & Wellness, and apply for Nevada Registry.
• Building/physical premises safety, emergency preparation, medication administration, and allergies training required within 30 days of hire.
• Working with Children within 30 days of hire date.
• Staff are to attend all Preschool trainings and in-services required by Supervisor
• Strong skills in: communication, leadership, judgment, and creativity.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with special populations (e.g. children with special needs and families with diverse socio-economic backgrounds) is beneficial
• Bi-lingual Spanish/ English preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Nevada Preschool Content Standards, must create developmentally-appropriate lesson plans that align with High Scope and support the birth to third grade continuum alignment.
• Provide Teachers Assistants with the opportunity to have input in the program design.
• Prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean, appealing, and encourages children to learn, grow, and thrive.
• Prepare materials that coincide with the curriculum.
• Follow YMCA Standard Operating Procedures.
• Promote safety as an overriding objective in all programming efforts.
• Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities, while guiding and redirecting behavior as appropriate.
• Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior.
• Record child assessments in Brigance and COR in accordance with the deadlines set forth by the Nevada Department of Education.
• Maintain all records and files of individual children.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective communication with parents on a daily basis, including through scheduled parent conferences.
• Keep Preschool Director informed of developments of children (e.g., successes, challenges, and needs).
• Attend monthly trainings provided by Cooperative Extension and required by the YMCA and Child Care Licensing.
• Promote a high standard of customer service for all members, program participants, and guests.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive environment, which welcomes and supports children with disabilities as well as families from economically disadvantaged households.
• Promote parent involvement and lead family engagement activities.
• Ensure that Preschool Teacher license requirements are satisfied and maintained.
• Follows employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
• Provides employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provides employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
• Requires employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Responds seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follows mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicates to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
• Reports essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.

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
• Rain - Instant Pay Benefit
• Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
• Free summer camp and 50% off preschool for your children
• Become part of a collaborative team that includes dedicated maintenance staff, swim instructors, and children's fitness specialists - so you can focus on what you do best: teaching and nurturing young learners
• Opportunity to earn a college degree for free with one class per semester through Nevada's T.E.A.C.H. program
• Join an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree