NV Ready Preschool Teacher

YMCA OF SOUTHERN NEVADANorth Las Vegas, NV
1d$18 - $18Onsite

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.
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