Pre Kindergarten Teacher

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows • Sparks, NV

20d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs a Pre-K Teacher with a degree in Education for children aged 3-5 for our Early Learning Centers! At our Reno/Sparks Early Learning Centers, you’ll have the opportunity to create a positive work experience, inspired by GREAT values: Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness. The Early Learning Centers are committed to practicing those values to create places where every child feels safe and connected--a place to belong and a place to become--and a community organization where you can be sure you’re making a difference. We will need some qualifications from you, including: Any one of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or ECSE Bachelor’s Degree in any field and state-approved ARL in Early Childhood Bachelor’s Degree in any field and 30 or more ECE college credits Already enrolled in the TEACH program for an early childhood-related degree You will have the opportunity to focus on children by: planning and leading academic and social-emotional activities in a 10:1 class, and engaging with student families. You’ll get support from a full and engaged admin team, including directors that don’t hesitate to roll up their sleeves or to address incidents and behavior with parents. This position can be either full-time and benefits eligible or part-time from from 7:30am to 12:30pm or 8am to 1pm, but you will be required to work the same shift Monday through Friday. In exchange, our centers offer extensive benefits: We offer a clear career path, including to Admin roles. We offer discounted child care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and free child care for school-aged children through Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. We offer all full time employees 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans. All full time employees also receive complimentary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage. When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don’t just mean for the students; as a member of our ELC team, you’ll strengthen your future as well through annual tuition reimbursement, the TEACH program, and a 7% pension plan. Pay ranges from $18 to $22 depending on position type (full-time or part-time). These are some of the additional things you will do as a Teacher with our early learning centers: Prepare supplies and materials for lessons and exercises. Manage student portfolios. Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all. This is what your day could look like as a Teacher with our early learning centers: This role is either a part time role, from 7:30am to 12:30pm or 8am to 1pm Monday through Friday, or full time with additional hours at an alternate rate to be benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Any one of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or ECSE
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field and state-approved ARL in Early Childhood
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field and 30 or more ECE college credits
• Already enrolled in the TEACH program for an early childhood-related degree
• You know that quality early childcare is necessary for a strong community and are dedicated to early childhood education.
• You want to bring positivity every day to every staff member, knowing how stressful and challenging child care is.
• You believe that uniqueness should be celebrated and support including all persons, regardless of background or beliefs.
• You respect your team and communicate when you are experiencing difficulty meeting responsibilities.
• You will need to provide 3 references. These references should be professional references, but references from non-family members over the age of 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism can be substituted in the absence of work experience.
• You will also be asked to complete a drug screen (which only includes drugs illegal in the state of Nevada), background check, and fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MS Word, and Brightwheel are also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplies and materials for lessons and exercises.
• Manage student portfolios.
• Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.

Benefits

• We offer a clear career path, including to Admin roles.
• We offer discounted child care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and free child care for school-aged children through Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.
• We offer all full time employees 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans. All full time employees also receive complimentary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
• When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don’t just mean for the students; as a member of our ELC team, you’ll strengthen your future as well through annual tuition reimbursement, the TEACH program, and a 7% pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees