NV Ready Preschool Teacher's Aide - Durango Hills

YMCA of Southern Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

59d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a preschool resource teacher to assist in our Nevada Ready Classroom. You will help with supervision of groups of children and implement YMCA activities for our Nevada Ready Preschool. This is a full-time in-person position located at the Durango Hills YMCA.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Six semester hours of early or elementary childhood study required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Two years' experience in the field of early or elementary childcare education preferred.
• Strong skills in: communication, leadership, judgment, and creativity.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• To interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day
• To help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach; always to use consistent technique.
• To provide nurturance but to help the children become independent
• To maintain good communication with parents and help make each parent feel at ease within the school
• To assist the teacher in planning activities for the group and to offer suggestions and information about the children when needed
• To develop a cooperating and supportive attitude within the room
• To assist the master teacher in record keeping by passing on observations regarding the children's health, behavior and development
• Will float between classrooms and will assist with before school/after school care as assigned
• To attend bi-weekly and quarterly staff meetings
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

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
• Annual merit increases for meeting performance goals
• 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
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED