Preschool Floater

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 Have

• 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