Assistant Preschool Teacher - Durango

ABOUT 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. 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 Durango Hills YMCA (3521 N. Durango Dr, Las Vegas).

ABOUT YMCA PRESCHOOL:

Y Preschool prepares children ages 3-5 for future success through evidence-based curriculum that encourages hands-on learning and exploration. Our friendly, safe environment promotes positive social interactions, problem solving, and lots of fun! Our caring teachers support an educational process of learning through creative play while incorporating the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and empathy into every lesson. It’s what makes our preschool extra special! The Y uses the HighScope Method, an evidence-based curriculum, and is nationally accredited through QRIS to ensure Kindergarten readiness. 

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
• 12% 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 children's fitness specialists - so you can focus on what you do best: teaching and nurturing young learners
• 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.

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