Entry Level Child Care Preschool Teacher

Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs community-driven child care providers for toddlers aged 6 weeks 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.

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

• providing a safe, nurturing environment while leading your own class of students,
• 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.

Applicants with experience caring for children in a work-setting will be given preference, but this position does not require any experience.

In exchange, our centers offer extensive benefits:

• We offer a clear career path, including to Lead Teacher or Admin roles.
• We offer free opportunities to get your Child Development Associate (CDA).
• 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 all employees 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.
• Most employees are also eligible for a 7% pension plan.
• Pay ranges from $15 to $16.50 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:

• Prepare supplies and materials for lessons and exercises.
• Care for children, including diapering, toilet training, feeding, and cleaning.
• 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 be Monday through Friday, either full time from 8-5 or part time from 7-12:30 or 12:30-6.
• Our students range from 6 weeks to 5 years and are generally grouped into six age-based classes to which teachers are assigned.

We 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 are dedicated to 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.