Preschool Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Pass a drug test for drugs illegal in the state of Nevada.
• Pass the Nevada state child care background check, including checks for abuse and neglect findings.
• Provide references.
• Be available Monday through Friday and work the same shift all five days.
• Meet annual professional development requirements set by Washoe County Licensing.
• Be willing to work with children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
• Be caring and get to know children by name.
• Be dedicated to the local community and prioritize helping the team.
• Have strong speaking and customer service skills to communicate effectively with parents.
• Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Be able to sit on the floor for extended periods.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• One year of early childhood education experience is preferred.
• One year of childcare experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of early childhood education experience.
• One year of childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children in your care.
• Work independently and as part of a team while caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Check children in and out.
• Give bottles to infants and feed solid foods as appropriate for their ages.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them.
• Supervise infants as they play with age-appropriate toys.
• Play with toddlers and preschoolers and lead activities for them.
• Put infants in cribs for nap time.
• Keep play, sleep, and changing areas clean.
• Clean toys at the end of the day.

Benefits

• Free or discounted child care.
• Free medical, vision, and dental coverage for full-time employees.
• Free TeleHealth for part-time employees.
• Free training.
• Development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.