Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sky View YMCA - North Las Vegas, NV 89081Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyABOUT THE YMCA:
Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region's longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.
At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a preschool teacher to lead our Nevada Ready Classroom. You will manage a classroom and work collaboratively with teacher assistants to provide an excellent preschool program for families. This is a full time in-person position at the Skyview YMCA Early Learning Village.
ABOUT NEVADA READY:
Nevada Ready! State pre-K (NR!PK) is a state funded pre-kindergarten program designed to support 4-year-old children whose families have a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. NR!PK implements high-quality practices through a variety of program requirements including highly qualified teachers, developmentally appropriate curriculum and inclusive learning environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize the Nevada Preschool Content Standards, must create developmentally-appropriate lesson plans that align with High Scope and support the birth to third grade continuum alignment.
Provide Teachers Assistants with the opportunity to have input in the program design.
Prepare a warm and safe environment that is orderly, clean, appealing, and encourages children to learn, grow, and thrive.
Prepare materials that coincide with the curriculum.
Follow YMCA Standard Operating Procedures.
Promote safety as an overriding objective in all programming efforts.
Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities, while guiding and redirecting behavior as appropriate.
Observe, record, and report significant individual and group behavior.
Record child assessments in Brigance and COR in accordance with the deadlines set forth by the Nevada Department of Education.
Maintain all records and files of individual children.
Establish and maintain positive and effective communication with parents on a daily basis, including through scheduled parent conferences.
Keep Preschool Director informed of developments of children (e.g., successes, challenges, and needs).
Attend monthly trainings provided by Cooperative Extension and required by the YMCA and Child Care Licensing.
Promote a high standard of customer service for all members, program participants, and guests.
Contribute to a positive and inclusive environment, which welcomes and supports children with disabilities as well as families from economically disadvantaged households.
Promote parent involvement and lead family engagement activities.
Ensure that Preschool Teacher license requirements are satisfied and maintained.
ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:
Follows employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
Provides employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
Provides employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
Requires employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
Responds seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
Follows mandated reporting requirements.
Communicates to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
Reports essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.
WHY WORK HERE?
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
Rain - Instant Pay Benefit
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.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. (i.e., set up tables and chairs for class.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
QualificationsEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
B.A. or A.A. degree in early childhood education, OR CDA (Child Development Associate) and willing and able to work with YMCA and state TEACH program to attain a Bachelor's Degree.
Substantial and documented work experience in the childcare industry plus two years related experience or training
Previous experience working with special populations (e.g. children with special needs and families with diverse socio-economic backgrounds) is beneficial
Bi-lingual Spanish/ English preferred
TRAININGS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
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
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Strong skills in: communication, leadership, judgment, and creativity.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.