Preschool Floater Aleph Academy - 3.0 Reno, NV Job Details Full-time $18 - $21 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Childcare Qualifications High school diploma or GED Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description About This Role Aleph Academy, a school where teachers are appreciated and supported, is looking for an additional staff members to join our team. Our stellar ratios, beautiful environment and knowledgeable administration make this the perfect early childhood position. 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. Please send a cover letter describing a little bit about yourself and your previous experience. This position may include working with children ages 1-5. What You'll Do 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 Supervise activities including playtime, meals, bathroom breaks, and nap time Support social-emotional development by encouraging sharing, cooperation, and conflict resolution Provide Support in multiple classrooms and age ranges Track child development through observation, assessment, and documentation Organize classroom materials and prepare supplies for daily activities Collaborate with staff such as aides, specialists, and administrators Prepare children for kindergarten by building early academic and social readiness skills Requirements Minimum Education — Must have a high school diploma. Schedule Requirements — Must be able to work 5-days a week from 8:45am-3:45pm (minumim) to 8:45pm-5:30pm (Maxmum). 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. Nice To Haves 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 Strong parent‑communication abilities — Conferences, newsletters, daily reports Nature‑based teaching experience — Useful for outdoor or play‑based programs Safety Measures — Goes beyond basic safety requirements Leadership or mentoring experience — Helpful for lead teacher or team‑based roles Benefits Health Insurance Paid Leave Sick Leave Child Care Discount This position is PART time with the possibility of moving to a full time postion in the future. Benefits are offered for full time employees only (30+ hours/wk). If you are available for a few hours each day to help break teachers and occasionally sub in classrooms, please apply. We would love to hear from you! This position is perfect for college students or others with limited availability but looking for a part time postion working with children. There unually is quite a bit of flexibility with a position like this. The main requirement is to be available mid morning through mid day to cover breaks (approximately 10:30-2:00). Having all of your licensing training rquirements for the state of Nevada prior to starting will be givien priority. Looking forward to finding the right fit for this postion!