Yerington Elementary Pre-K Teacher 2026/27

Range: $50,761–$92,279 annually with employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience. 9-month term (185–189 days). FLSA exempt (salaried).

About the role

The teacher will implement district-approved early-childhood curriculum, create and maintain a positive, academically focused classroom, and support school and district goals while adhering to LCSD Professional Standards for Licensed Employees.

Responsibilities

• Administer district curriculum aligned with Nevada State Standards.
• Ensure all students learn in a respectful, safe environment.
• Develop and deliver effective lessons; analyze student progress and provide individualized instruction.
• Comply with IEPs and other special-services mandates.
• Manage classroom discipline to ensure safety.
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) process.
• Follow assessment regulations and guidelines.
• Foster a positive classroom climate.
• Collaborate professionally with administration, staff, parents, and community.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Adhere to the Student Bill of Rights.
• Participate in Multi-tiered Systems of Support to meet individual student needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in providing specially designed instruction.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and communicate clear objectives.
• Use varied instructional techniques aligned with objectives.
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate on present levels, goals, and benchmarks.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Improve professional competence through ongoing development.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by the administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Early Childhood/Pre-K license or endorsement.
• Nevada teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education, certified in the relevant subject area.

Physical and mental demands

• Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
• Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods.
• Dexterity and coordination to handle files, paper, and occasional lifting of materials (up to 25 pounds).
• Reaching for items above and below waist and head level; bending, squatting, and stooping.
• Manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate computers, projectors, SmartBoards, tablets, and other educational technology.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or by telephone.
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Working conditions

• Climate-controlled classrooms and outdoor weather with temperatures ranging from mild to extreme.
• Exposure to noise levels from moderate to very loud on occasional to frequent basis.
• Crowded environments.
• Potential hazards: classroom furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals, and power/hand-operated machinery.