Assistant Preschool Teacher
Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Y (YMCA)
North Las Vegas, NV
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Job Description
We're currently looking for experienced preschool teachers to teach at our brand new Skyview Preschool Village, opening Fall 2024!
We are seeking dedicated, passionate and cause driven leaders for the following roles:
We're dedicated to meeting the demands of today’s family. From toddlers to grandparents of toddlers, everyone feels at home at the Y. It’s no surprise considering our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. Members of every age and fitness level value our values. It’s the tie that binds our Y family together. It’s what makes us special and keeps members engaged. For more information on our YMCA’s please visit www.lasvegasymca.org
Major Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, six semester hours of early or elementary childhood study required. Two years’ experience in the field of early or elementary childcare education preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
Trainings, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Job Description
We're currently looking for experienced preschool teachers to teach at our brand new Skyview Preschool Village, opening Fall 2024!
We are seeking dedicated, passionate and cause driven leaders for the following roles:
- Nevada Ready Preschool Teacher Assistant
- Preschool Teacher Assistant
We're dedicated to meeting the demands of today’s family. From toddlers to grandparents of toddlers, everyone feels at home at the Y. It’s no surprise considering our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. Members of every age and fitness level value our values. It’s the tie that binds our Y family together. It’s what makes us special and keeps members engaged. For more information on our YMCA’s please visit www.lasvegasymca.org
Major Responsibilities
- To interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day
- To help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach; always to use consistent technique.
- To provide nurturing but to help the children become independent
- To maintain good communication with parents and help make each parent feel at ease within the school
- To assist the teacher in planning activities for the group and to offer suggestions and information about the children when needed
- To develop a cooperating and supportive attitude within the room
- To assist the lead teacher in record keeping by passing on observations regarding the children’s health, behavior and development
- To attend bi-weekly and quarterly staff meetings
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, six semester hours of early or elementary childhood study required. Two years’ experience in the field of early or elementary childcare education preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish/English strongly 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.
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