South Reno Careers

If you want to join our dynamic teaching team and fulfill your passion with a school that is recognized not only for their quality of care, but their focus on their people, then please keep reading! Our goal is to complete our staff by hiring a loving and nurturing Assistant Infant Teacher and an Assistant Teacher helping out our one year-old age groups. Because our teachers are the foundation of success, we take great pride in knowing each teacher has a level of knowledge, experience, and passion to create an optimal learning environment. A Few Things About Our Teachers Our diverse staff comprises of many different backgrounds such as college students, parents, athletes and active military with interests in areas such as hiking, biking, camping, crafting, cooking, gardening, softball, skiing, baking, trying new hot spots in town and much more! We asked some of our teachers why they like working at our school and here’s what they had to say! It’s like working with your family in an environment that is warm, positive and productive "I feel like this is the start of my career" “People here are goal oriented” “The staff and admin have each other’s back and help each other out” “It’s a smashtastic place to work!” “I joined because they offer plenty of opportunity for career, educational and personal growth” A Few Things About Our School Currently we are one of only three preschool and childcare centers in Washoe County to have earned the NAEYC Accreditation. We have been accredited since 2011 We are among the top 5% of the 560 Goddard Schools that have received the Circle of Excellence for Education. The distinct award honors those schools who exemplify the standards of curriculum and programming Because of our quality program, we have earned a Nevada QRIS 4-Star school allowing us to provide additional benefits to our staff Why should you apply? You can teach in a culture that promotes fun, creativity, collaboration, accountability, integrity, and respect We provide above local market and industry standard compensation for teachers Time away from work is important which is why we provide at least 26 days of paid time off (vacation, sick and holidays) to our teachers each year (an accrual period applies) Don’t feel like making lunch or dinner? Utilize our benefit of the DashPass from DoorDash for discounted food delivery while at work or home! Teachers are eligible for our health insurance with in their first 90 days of employment which includes medical, dental and vision Planning for your future is an option through our 401K program which includes a company match percentage Development is an integral part of our culture and as a result, we provide the following to ensure you have options to continue to succeed in the ECE profession: 1. T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Program (90% scholarship for ECE degree) 2. Child Development Associate (CDA) – 100% paid 3. Training Reimbursement 4. Paid Staff Development Days For reassurance of your child's care, we do offer a childcare discount for our employees (based on availability) A sense of community, collaboration and fun is important to us! We have staff social outings throughout the year. Key Teacher Responsibilities Include: Observing children by sight and sound Collaborate with other teachers to create and implement purposeful lesson plans Create a balance of teacher directed and child directed developmentally appropriate activities Establish and maintain a nurturing, safe and healthy environment Interact and engage with children to support play, exploration, and learning Provide excellent customer services to families through written and verbal communications Requirements include: This is a full time, 40 hour a week position. The selected teacher needs to be able to work full time and be available for a 9:00 am – 6:00 pm schedule Some coursework in ECE or related field required or a commitment to start ECE coursework with in your first 90 days (through our no or low-cost options that many of our staff have benefited from) At least 1 year experience working with children in a childcare setting is required. Able to lift and carry children or other items up to 30lbs Willing to obtain a negative TB test (with in last year and prior to date of hire Willing to obtain Washoe County Sheriff's card Vaccinated or willing to become vaccinated against the the COVID-19 within 30 days of starting employment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday