Nevada Ready! Pre-K Teacher

About the role

The Nevada Ready! Pre-K (NR!PK) Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, age-appropriate, standards-based instruction to children enrolled in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada (BGCSNV) Early Childhood Learning (ECL) Program.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of all children.
• Maintain classroom organization, learning centers, materials, and displays that promote child engagement and align with program expectations.
• Implement curriculum aligned with Nevada Pre-K Standards and NR!PK requirements.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all children, including children with disabilities, English language learners (ELLs), children identified as at-risk, and children demonstrating advanced skills.
• Assume primary responsibility for the daily operation, organization, and instructional quality of the assigned classroom.
• Coordinate and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, and support plans as assigned.
• Collaborate with specialists, therapists, service providers, and school district personnel to support children with diverse learning needs.
• Maintain compliance with BGCSNV policies and procedures, NR!PK requirements, Nevada Child Care Licensing regulations, Southern Nevada Health District requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Participate in safety planning, emergency preparedness activities, and licensing compliance efforts.
• Communicate regularly with families using Brightwheel and other approved methods regarding child progress, classroom activities, developmental milestones, and program expectations.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with administrators, ECL and BGCSNV staff, families, community partners, and service providers.
• Assist in maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and learning environments.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, professional development activities, coaching sessions, and required certifications.
• Assist with BGCSNV events, initiatives, and special projects as needed.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4,000 hours of verifiable experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Current membership in the Nevada Registry.
• Experience working with children with diverse learning needs, including children with disabilities and children who are English language learners.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, classroom management, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with families, staff, community partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Brightwheel, curriculum management systems, child information systems, and data reporting platforms.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• Nevada Department of Education Early Childhood Teaching License.
• Nevada Registry Level 5.2 or higher.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE).
• Bachelor's Degree in any field and participation in a state-approved Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL) program in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor's Degree in any field with at least 35 post-secondary credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor's Degree in any field and current enrollment in the TEACH Early Childhood® program.