Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs community-driven individuals to develop into Early Morning, Part-Time, and Full-Time Staff and Teachers working independently and as part of a team to care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers aged 6 weeks to five years in our Early Learning Centers!

At our Reno/Sparks Early Learning Centers, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a great life, 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 fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you’re making a difference.

• Free Training and Professional Development Opportunities, including a path to a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Promotion Roadmap up to $16.50 within a year, with a fast-track for hires already on the Nevada Registry
• Internal career paths to admin-level positions, including Assistant Director and Behavior Specialist positions

BENEFITS FOR ALL STAFF INCLUDE

• Free/discounted Child Care
• Free TeleHealth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO
• Employer-paid pension plan

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME STAFF ALSO INCLUDE

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental Premiums, and Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Seven paid holidays

Responsibilities for PT/FT Care Providers:

You will often work independently in groups of the following sizes:

• Four (4) 0-9-month-olds
• Six (6) 9-18-month-olds
• Six (6) 18-24-month-olds
• Nine (9) 2-year-olds
• Twelve (12) 3-year-olds
• Thirteen (13) 4/5-year-olds

And will:

• Provide a safe and loving environment for the children in your care
• Check children in and out
• Give bottles to infants
• Feed solid foods as age appropriate
• Change diapers as needed
• Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them
• Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys
• Play with toddlers and preschoolers
• Lead toddler and preschooler activities
• Put infants in cribs for nap time
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean
• Clean toys at end of day

Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour

Shifts: 6:30am to 9:30am, 7am to 12:30pm, 12:30pm to 6pm, and 8am to 5pm

Location: We have five locations throughout Reno/Sparks, so we are probably close to home!

Hiring Process:

• Application review (A complete application is required to move forward.)
• Phone screen after complete, qualified application
• Interview scheduled
• Final decision typically made within five to seven business days of application

Qualifications for PT/FT Teacher:

• Must pass Drug Test (for drugs illegal in the state of Nevada)
• Must Pass Child Care Background Check
• Must provide references
• Must be available Monday through Friday
• Meet Washoe County and state of Nevada requirements, including professional development outside of your regular shift
• Willing to work with ages from 6 weeks to 5 years
• Caring individual who gets to know children by name
• Dedicated to local community
• Helping the team is a priority
• Great speaking and customer service skills to communicate effectively with parents
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Extended periods of time sitting on the floor

Education:

• High school or GED (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

If you have experience working with children or are thinking about working with children, we could be the perfect fit for you.