NV Ready Preschool Teacher Assistant - Heinrich

ABOUT THE YMCA:

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the regions 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 were committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. We have been repeatedly recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace by the Las Vegas Review Journal.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for an Assistant Preschool Teacher to help the lead teacher with managing classroom activities and encouraging the children throughout the day. This is a full-time in-person position located at the YMCA.

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:

• To interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day.
• To help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach and the YMCA's behavior management technique.
• 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 cooperative 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.

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.

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
• Annual merit increases for meeting performance goals
• 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 childrens 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 Nevadas 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 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:

• This job requires the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be made.
• You will need visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• You will need the ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.
• You will need sufficient strength, agility and mobility to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• You will need to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. You will need to reach with hands or arms. You will also need to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• You will occasionally need lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma and six semester hours of early or elementary childhood study required.
• Two years' experience in the field of early or elementary childcare preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/ English strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in: communication, leadership, judgment, and creativity.
• Minimum age of 18.