Preschool Teachers - Lead - Full Time and Part Time

Aleph Academy, a school where teachers are appreciated and supported, is looking for an additional staff members to join our team. Aleph Academy views our staff's work as crucial to supporting parents and families as well as career building so we provide low staff/child ratios, a fun and friendly supportive environment, vacation days, paid planning time and room for growth. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and interested in progressive quality education.
This is an exciting opportunity to get experience at a five star, NAEYC accredited preschool and be part of a great team! Those with experience working with young children are encouraged to apply. This posiition is for a lead teacher in our 3-4 year old classroom. Our purpose is to find the right fit for our school and our team.
Some education in ECE is preferred. High school diploma required.

Create a safe classroom environment that is clean, organized, and child‑friendly
Teach basic concepts such as letters, numbers, hygiene, and early social behaviors
Manage classroom behavior using routines, rules, and positive reinforcement
Track child development through observation, assessment, and documentation
Organize classroom materials and prepare supplies for daily activities
Prepare children for kindergarten by building early academic and social readiness skills

Minimum Education — Must have a high school diploma.
Initial childcare training — Required training often includes CPR/First Aid, child development, child abuse reporting, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, emergency preparedness, and safety procedures.
Background checks — State of Nevada requires fingerprinting and criminal background checks for anyone working with children.
Professional competencies — Educators must demonstrate knowledge of child development, learning environments, family engagement, and professionalism, as outlined by NAEYC standards.
Soft skills & interpersonal abilities — Strong communication, creativity, patience, and classroom‑management skills are essential for working with young children.
Ongoing training —The State of Nevada requires annual continuing education hours to maintain employment or licensure in childcare settings.

Preferred Education —Some ECE College Prefered
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential — National certification showing advanced early‑childhood knowledge
Associates/Bachelor ’s degree in ECE or related field — Demonstrates deeper understanding of child development
Special education experience — Ability to support children with IEPs or developmental delays
Bilingual or multilingual skills — Valuable for diverse classrooms and family communication
Training in social–emotional learning — Strengthens emotional regulation and classroom culture
Knowledge of curriculum models — Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, Reggio Emilia
Behavior‑management training — Pyramis Model, Conscious Discipline, PBIS, trauma‑informed care
Classroom technology skills — Digital portfolios, tablets, early‑learning apps
Nature‑based teaching experience — Useful for outdoor or play‑based programs
Leadership or mentoring experience — Helpful for lead teacher or team‑based roles

Retirement Plan
Child Care Discount
Insurance, — we offer a health insurance reimbursement of 50% up to $150 a month torwards health insurance once your 90-day requiremetns are met.
Paid Professional Developmen t— we provide through the school as well as reimburse for any initial or annual training requirments as long as they are completed on time.
Days off - We have at least one day off every single month, from Jewish holidays, National holidays, or longer breaks in each season (e.g. winter, spring). This helps to prevent burnout and provides lots of time to plan trips and do the things you love outside of work.
Paid national holidays (8)

• Paid Snow Days — (We follow Washoe County School District Weather Related Closures).
• 2 weeks paid summer vacation — (fixed dates, usually the 1st week of June and 1st week in August) – only with a 1-year commitment, for the prior and upcoming school year.
• Opportunities for upward mobility within our organization —(e.g. lead teacher, preferred, schedule, part time to full time, etc.)
• Days off - We have at least one day off every single month, from Jewish holidays, National holidays, or longer breaks in each season (e.g. winter, spring). This helps to prevent burnout and provides lots of time to plan trips and do the things you love outside of work.