Child Care Apprentice Program

The Early Learning Centers of Boys and Girls Club serving White Pine County are excited to roll out a new opportunity funded by the state of NV: Apprentice Teacherships.

Because this program is funded by a state-funded workforce development grant the state does require that participants be 24 years of age or younger.

In this program youll have the opportunity to move from class to class supporting children and teachers alike as you develop into an early childhood educator in a workplaceinspired by GREAT values--Generosity Respect Encouragement Accountability and Trustworthiness--places where every child feels safe and connected and where you can be sure youre making a difference.

This opportunity requires participants to work 30 hours a week with shifts from 9am to 3pm or 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday as well as to commit to completing early childhood professional development and workforce development outside of your scheduled 30 hours.

Our students range from 6 weeks to 5 years and are generally grouped into six age-based classes but participants will rotate through classrooms.

Youll get support from a full and engaged admin team including directors that dont hesitate to roll up their sleeves and change a diaper or to address incidents and behavior with parents.

Applicants with a desire to commit themselves to early childhood as a career or who have taken child development courses in high school will receive preference but no experience is required.

This program offers extensive additional benefits:

• We offer participants discounted child carefor children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and free child care for school-aged childrenthrough Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.
• We offer all participantstuition reimbursement and employee wellness services.
• We offer all participants100% employer-paid medical vision and dental plans. All participantsalso receive complimentary Short Term Disability Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• Participants are also eligible for a7% pension plan.
• Pay ranges from $16to $16.50.

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

• Carefor children including diapering toilet training feeding and cleaning.
• Supervise or instruct groups of up to 13 children depending on age independently.
• Maintain the safety of our children and staff and ensure an optimal experience for all.

We have great directors and a program quality team that can teach you skills on the job but there are some actions and goals that will make you more successful in this program.

• You know that quality early childcare is necessary for a strong community and are dedicated to early childhood education.
• You want to experience new challenges every day.
• 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.

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

• You will need to provide 3 references. These references should be professional references but references from non-family members over the age of 18 who can speak to your character and professionalism can be substituted in the absence of work experience.
• You will also be asked to complete a drug screen (which only includes drugs illegal in the state of Nevada) background check 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!