NV Preschool Resource Teacher

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 an 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.

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a preschool teacher’s aide to assist in our Nevada Ready® Classroom at the Heinrich YMCA from 12:00 pm‑6:00 pm, Monday‑Friday. This position is eligible for health, dental and vision benefits.

Nevada Ready! State pre‑K (!

PK) is a state‑funded pre‑kindergarten program designed to support 4‑year‑old children whose families have a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. !

PK implements high‑quality practices through a variety of program requirements including highly qualified teachers, developmentally appropriate curriculum and inclusive learning environments.

• Interact, initiate and encourage children in daily activities
• Help children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach; always use consistent technique
• Provide nurturance while helping children become independent
• Maintain good communication with parents and help each parent feel at ease within the school
• Assist the teacher in planning activities for the group and offer suggestions and information about children when needed
• Develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the room
• Assist the master teacher in record keeping by passing on observations regarding children’s health, behavior and development
• Float between classrooms and assist with before‑school/after‑school care as assigned
• Attend bi‑weekly and quarterly staff meetings

• 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

• 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
• 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

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming – we are open to all. We are genuine – we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful – we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing – we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined – above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are service‑driven – we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen‑first and solution‑oriented approach to resolving conflicts.

We are safety‑focused – we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.

• Frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (e.g., set up tables and chairs for class)
• Frequently works in outside weather…