NV Ready Preschool Teacher Assistant

At the YMCA of Southern Nevada we’re committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility and fun. As one of Southern Nevada’s largest nonprofit community service organizations, we offer many ways for individuals to use their talents to make a difference.

We're currently hiring for Assistant Preschool Teachers at our Durango Hills location to support our Nevada Ready program! Work as a preschool teacher for us, and get your college degree for free!

The YMCA partners with the state TEACH program to help you get your degree for FREE! The commitment is just one class per semester!

About our YMCA Association:

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

Compensation and Benefits:

• $16 per hour, 40 hours/ week
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 12% Retirement Contribution*
• Free YMCA Family Membership and 50% off Child Care!

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

Abuse Risk Management Functions:

• 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.