Pre-K Teacher

## Description

**Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs a Pre-K Teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education or Development for children aged 3-5 for our Fernley Early Learning Center!**

At our Fernley Early Learning Center, 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.

This position is a salaried teacher position aligned with the school district and Boys & Girls Club calendar, including closing for summer break. Instructional hours are expected to be 8am to 1pm, with additional prep time before and after instruction, likely 7:30am to 2pm.

**We will need some qualifications from you, including:**

• Any one of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE or ECSE
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field and state-approved ARL in Early Childhood
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field and 30 or more ECE college credits
• Already enrolled in the TEACH program for an early childhood-related degree

You will have the opportunity to focus on children by

• planning and leading academic and social-emotional activities in a 10:1 class,
• and engaging with student families.

• You’ll get support from a full and engaged admin team, including directors that don’t hesitate to roll up their sleeves or to address incidents and behavior with parents.
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• **In exchange, our centers offer extensive benefits:**

• We offer a clear career path, including to Admin roles.
• 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.
• This position also includes **100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans**, as well as **complimentary** **Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance** coverage.
• When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don’t just mean for the students; as a member of our ELC team, you’ll strengthen your future as well through annual **tuition reimbursement** and a **7% pension plan**.

**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.
• Manage student portfolios.
• Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.

## Qualifications

**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.

**As part of our commitment to child and member safety, there are some additional steps that all hires will be asked to complete.**

• You will need to provide 3 references. These references must be professional references.
• You will also be asked to complete a drug screen (which only includes drugs illegal in the state of Nevada), background check, and fingerprint check.

**For more about what makes our Early Learning Centers a great place to work, visit our employment page and view testimonials from our staff!**