NV Ready Preschool Teacher's Aide - Durango Hills

YMCA of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV
59dOnsite

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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

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Education Level

High school or GED

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