Assistant Teacher (Toddlers)

About This Role Aleph Academy, a school where teachers are appreciated and supported, is looking for an additional staff member to assist in a toddler aged classroom. Our low 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 and an important component in building their own career as well. We strive to provide a fun, friendly, supportive environment, with paid vacation days, paid planning time and lots of room for growth. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and interested in progressive, high quality education. This is an exciting opportunity to get experience at a QRIS five star, NAEYC accredited preschool and be part of a great team! Those with experience working with young children are encouraged to apply. Position is full time (35-40 hours) from starting at 8:45am daily and some days until 4:30pm and some until 5:30pm. And Fridays are always until 4:00pm as we close early. This position does not begin until August 10th with our training week (staff only). Our school year begins August 17th. Please check out our calendar on our website under resources. 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 Communicate with families about progress, concerns, and daily updates 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 Maintain Health and Safety standards at all times Be resposible for changing diapers and/or potty training Requirements Minimum Education — Must have a high school diploma. Schedule Requirements — Must be able to work 5-days a week from 8:45am-4:00pm (minumim) to 8:45pm-5:30pm (Maxmum). This positio requires at least 2 days of closing until 5:30pm. 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 Paid Leave Sick Leave Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Child Care Discount Professional Development 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 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.) Priority when choosing schedule and days off.