What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Literacy Aide position at Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows?
Job Details
Description
Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs Part-Time Literacy Aides to work independently and as part of a team on literacy skills with pre-K students at our Early Learning Centers!
As a literacy aide, you'll work 20 hours a week (9am to 1pm Monday through Friday) to develop kindergarten readiness skills with our 4 and 5-year-olds. You'll focus on the positive and on child development by:
- planning, preparing, and leading literacy activities,
- giving regular readiness assessments,
- and collaborating on training and family support.
In exchange, you'll get:
- Free/discounted Child Care
- Free TeleHealth
- Free Training
- Free Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO
And will ultimately build students oral language, phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, early writing, and vocabulary development.
Pay: $15 per hour
Shift: 9am to 1pm Monday through Friday
Location: We have five locations throughout Reno/Sparks, so we are probably close to home!
Hiring Process:
- Application review (A complete application is required to move forward.)
- Phone screen after complete, qualified application
- Interview scheduled
- Final decision typically made within five to seven business days of application
Qualifications
Qualifications for Literacy Aide:
- Must pass Drug Test (for drugs illegal in the state of Nevada)
- Must Pass Child Care Background Check
- Must provide references
- Must be available Monday through Friday
- Meet Washoe County and state of Nevada requirements, including trainings outside of your regular shift
- Experience working in early childhood preferred
- Experience with ASQ-3 and Brigance assessments preferred
- Caring individual who gets to know children by name
- Dedicated to local community
- Helping the team is a priority
- Extended periods of time sitting on the floor
Education:
- High school or GED (Required)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
If you have experience working with children or are thinking about working with children, we could be the perfect fit for you.
The Early Learning Centers are committed to practicing GREAT values--Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness--to create places where every child feels safe and connected, and a fun, positive work environment where you can be sure you’re making a difference.
Salary : $15
