Preschool Opener

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows • Reno, NV

1d • $15 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Opener works an early morning shift at licensed child care facilities operated by the Early Learning Centers of Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. The schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. The role supports the care and supervision of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, including children from 6 weeks through 5 years old. The position is part-time and pays $15.00 per hour.

The opener checks children in and out, feeds infants, changes diapers, comforts and plays with children, and helps maintain clean play, sleep, and changing areas. The role uses Conscious Discipline to understand and respond to both children’s emotions and one’s own. Staff may work with groups of children of different ages and sizes, from infants through preschoolers.

Positions are available at locations at 785 W. 6th Street, 605 S. 21st Street, and 3700 Safe Harbor Place in Reno, Nevada. Applicants must complete Nevada child care licensing courses within 90 days and meet state requirements, including professional development outside their regular shift. The hiring process includes application review, a phone screen, an interview, and a final decision typically within five to seven business days after a complete application.

Requirements

• Available Monday through Friday.
• Able to work with children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
• Able to pass a drug test for drugs illegal in Nevada.
• Able to pass a background check through the state.
• Able to complete courses required for Nevada child care licensing within 90 days.
• Able to provide references.
• Meet State of Nevada requirements, including professional development outside the regular shift.
• Strong speaking and customer service skills to communicate effectively with parents; English is required.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to sit on the floor for extended periods.
• Caring, dedicated to the local community, and prioritizes helping the team.
• Demonstrate GREAT values: Generous, Respectful, Encouraging, Accountable, and Trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual language skills.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Experience working with children or interest in working with children.

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 emotions and children’s emotions.
• Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept clean.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Benefits

• 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