Job Description

Job Location: Early Learning Center 6 - Sparks, NV 89431

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.50 HourlyBoys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs experienced, community-driven child care providers for children aged 2 years to 3 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.

Qualified applicants must be a 2.1 or higher on the Nevada Registry (possess a CDA or 8 ECE college credits and one year of professional childcare experience).

You will have the opportunity to focus on children and staff by

• providing a safe, nurturing environment while leading your own class of students using Conscious Discipline philosophy,
• 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.

In exchange, our centers offer extensive benefits

• We offer a clear career path to Admin roles.
• We offer discounted child care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and free child care for school-aged children through Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.
• We offer tuition reimbursement and employee wellness services.
• We offer all full time employees 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans. All full time employees also receive complimentary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage.
• This position would be eligible for a 7% pension plan.
• Pay ranges from $17 to $17.50 dependent on Nevada Registry placement and childcare experience.

These are some of the additional things you will do as a Teacher with our early learning centers:

• 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.

This is what your day could look like as a Teacher with our early learning centers:

• Your day will typically be Monday through Friday, 8-5. You will need to work all five days.
• This posting is specifically for an opening with our 2-year-olds at a 9:1 ratio or our 3-year-olds at a 12:1 ratio.

QualificationsWe have great directors and a program quality team that can teach you skills on the job, but there are some actions and goals that will make you more successful as a Teacher with the Early Learning Centers.

• You know that quality early childcare is necessary for a strong community and have experience in 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.
• Experience with MS Word, and Brightwheel are also preferred.

As part of our commitment to child and member safety, there are some additional steps that all hires will be asked to complete.

• 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), background check, and fingerprint check.

For more about what makes our Early Learning Centers a great place to work, visit our employment page and view testimonials from our staff!