Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

At the Early Learning Centers of Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, we need early childhood staff interested in working variable schedules and at variable locations.

This position is different from our other roles, as it can accommodate your schedule, but we will be looking for applicants who are attending school for education or early childhood or with experience working with children.

Substitutes with the Early Learning Centers need to be willing to work with all children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years and will:

• Check children in and out
• Give bottles to infants and feed solid foods as age appropriate
• Change diapers
• Put infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to sleep at nap time
• Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them
• Supervise and play with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers on the floor
• Lead toddler and preschooler lessons
• Understand your emotions and children's emotions through Conscious Discipline
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean
• Clean toys at end of day

All in groups of the following sizes:

• Four (4) 0-9-month-olds
• Six (6) 9-18-month-olds
• Six (6) 18-24-month-olds
• Nine (9) 2-year-olds
• Twelve (12) 3-year-olds
• Thirteen (13) 4/5-year-olds

Location: Substitutes are interviewed at one location but will be scheduled at any of our area locations, so applicants will need reliable transportation.

Benefits Include:

• $500 in tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Free Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Promotion path up to $16.50 within a year, with a fast-track for experience
• Discounted child care
• Internal career paths to admin-level positions, including Assistant Director and Lesson Coordinator positions

Hiring Process:

• Application review (A complete application is required to move forward.)
• Phone screen after complete, qualified application
• Interview conducted
• Final decision typically made within five to seven business days of full application

Qualifications for Substitutes:

• Demonstrate our GREAT values-Generous, Respectful, Encouraging, Accountable and Trustworthy-by:
  • Getting to know children by name
  • Being open to feedback
  • Being dedicated to local community
  • Helping the team
• Experience working with children or working toward a degree related to Early Childhood
• Able to pass drug test (for drugs illegal in the state of Nevada)
• Able to pass background check through the state
• Able to complete courses to be licensed for Child Care in Nevada within 90 days
• Able to provide references
• Meet state of Nevada requirements, including professional development outside of your regular shift
• Great speaking and customer service skills to communicate effectively with parents
• Willing to work with ages from 6 weeks to 5 years
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Extended periods of time sitting on the floor

Education:

• High school or GED (Preferred)

At our Early Learning Centers, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a great life, inspired by GREAT values: Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness. If you have experience working with children or are thinking about working with children, we could be the perfect fit for you.