Preschool Teacher Assistant - Centennial
YMCA Of Southern Nevada · Las Vegas, NV · 3 days ago
EducationFull-time
Responsibilities
- Interact, initiate, and encourage children in activities during the day.
- Help children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach and the YMCA’s behavior management technique.
- Maintain good communication with parents and help them feel at ease within the school.
- Aid the teacher in planning activities for the group and offer suggestions and information about the children when needed.
- Develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the room.
- Assist the lead teacher in record keeping by passing on observations regarding the children’s health, behavior, and development.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- 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
- Opportunity to earn a college degree for free with one class per semester through Nevada's T.E.A.C.H. program
- 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.
Pay
- Not specified
Schedule
- Not specified