Entry Level Toddler Preschool Teacher

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows • Reno, NV

13d • $15 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs community-driven child care providers for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in 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. You will have the opportunity to focus on children and staff by: providing a safe, nurturing environment using Conscious Discipline while leading your own class of students, and creating curriculum programs and lesson plans consistent with QRIS standards. You’ll get support from a full and engaged admin team, including directors that don’t hesitate to roll up their sleeves and change a diaper or to address incidents and behavior with parents.

Requirements

• Applicants with experience caring for children in a work-setting will be given preference, but this position does not require any experience
• 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)
• You will need to be able to pass a childcare background check, which includes an abuse and neglect search

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MS Word, and Brightwheel are also preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, nurturing environment using Conscious Discipline while leading your own class of students
• Creating curriculum programs and lesson plans consistent with QRIS standards
• Care for children, including diapering, toilet training, feeding, and cleaning
• Supervise or instruct groups of up to 13 children, depending on age, independently
• 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

• Clear career path, including to Lead Teacher or Admin roles
• Free opportunities to get your Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Discounted child care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years
• Free child care for school-aged children through Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness services
• For full time employees: 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans
• For full time employees: Complimentary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage
• Most employees are also eligible for a 7% pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed