Pre-K Aide

Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows needs Pre-K Aides for children aged 3-5 at our East Ninth Street and W. 6th Street locations!

At our Early Learning Centers, you'll have the opportunity to create a positive work experience , inspired by GREAT values : Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness . The Early Learning Centers are committed to practicing those values to create places where every child feels safe and connected--a place to belong and a place to become--and a community organization where you can be sure you're making a difference.

This position is a part-time position, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 1pm. This position is grant-funded and would typically be aligned with the school district and Boys & Girls Club calendar, including closing for summer break, but would have the option to work during the breaks at a different rate.

This position does not require experience or advanced education, but applicants with experience or pursuing an ECE certification or degree are highly preferred.

You will have the opportunity to focus on children by:

• working alongside a Pre-K Teacher with a class of up to 20 four- and five-year olds,
• interacting with and supervising children,
• and maintaining supplies and cleanliness.

In exchange, our centers offer extensive benefits:

• We offer a clear career path, including to Admin roles.
• We offer discounted child care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and free child care for school-aged children through Boys & Girls Club.
• This position also includes PTO and Nivati Wellness Services .
• When we say we nurture great connections and build great futures, we don't just mean for the students; as a member of our ELC team, you'll strengthen your future as well through annual tuition reimbursement and a 7% pension plan .

These are some of the additional things you will do as an Aide with our early learning centers:

• Serve and oversee snacks and meals.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces and toys.
• Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.

We have a great team that can teach you skills on the job, but there are some actions and goals that will make you more successful as an Aide with the Early Learning Centers.

• You know that quality early childcare is necessary for a strong community and are dedicated to early childhood education.
• You want to bring positivity every day to every staff member, knowing how stressful and challenging child care is.
• You believe that uniqueness should be celebrated and support including all persons, regardless of background or beliefs.
• You respect your team and communicate when you are experiencing difficulty meeting responsibilities.
• Experience with MS Word, and Brightwheel are also preferred.

As part of our commitment to child and member safety, there are some additional steps that all hires will be asked to complete.

• You will need to provide 3 references. These references should be from previous employers, but can also be personal non-family references.
• You will also be asked to complete a drug screen (which only includes drugs illegal in the state of Nevada), background check including for offenses related to drugs and alcohol, theft, abuse or neglect, and fingerprint check.

For more about what makes our Early Learning Centers a great place to work, visit our employment page and view testimonials from our staff!