Job Opportunities

If you are looking to join a strong supportive culture, that embraces professional growth, teamwork, and challenging experiences, Shenker Academy is welcoming you to a high pace, vibrant and young educational environment. We are a leading early childhood education in Nevada and we welcome great talents to our team.

For more information about the current opening, please contact our administration at info@shenkeracademy.com.

Lead Teacher

Qualifications

  • A degree in early childhood education, a related field, or a CDA (Childhood Developmental Associate).
  • Must be able to relate well to children and parents.
  • Must have good written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be a self-starter, work independently, and follow directions.
  • Must be able to supervise an assistant.
  • Must be available to attend all meetings and scheduled activities.
  • Must be able to develop and facilitate own lesson plans.
  • Must be able to follow the Multiple Intelligence Theory.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute appropriate educational early childhood experiences with a variety of materials in the fields of art, music, literature, science, mathematics, physical movement, etc.
  • Have materials, books, art supplies, and any other items ready at the beginning of the day so that activities are ready to execute and children do not have to wait.
  • Prepare weekly lesson plans – post in the classroom.
  • Create a developmentally appropriate classroom that encourages children to learn in all areas of development (Social, Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive).
  • Provide a safe, clean, uncluttered, classroom. Keep eye contact and observe children at all times.
  • Develop and facilitate activities that will promote all areas of development.
  • Conduct observations of the children in the classroom to develop anecdotal records in order to assess each child’s knowledge and overall developmental progress.
  • Work with parents to promote understanding of their child’s development and growth and encourage parents to participate in school and classroom activities.

 Reporting Relationships

    • Reports information to the Director on all parent, child, or staff matters.
    • Is in direct communication with the classroom assistant for a smooth-running environment.

    Assistant Teacher

    Qualifications

    • Must be 18 years old.
    • Must have a high school diploma.
    • Must have a background in early childhood education with teaching experience in this field.
    • Must continue the process of becoming professionally prepared to teach young children (continuing education).
    • Must have good writing and communication skills.
    • Must be available for all meetings and scheduled activities.
    • Must follow all policies and procedures of the school.
    • Must take directions and suggestions from the teacher without reprisal.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
    • Assist the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
    • Assist in preparing the learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
    • Supervising the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
    • Help maintain the health, cleanliness and organization of the room.
    • Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.
    • Be attentive to the children at all times.

     Reporting Responsibilities

      • Reports to the teacher in the classroom.
      • Will not report or give information to parents unless OK’d by the teacher or Director. Conversations with parents regarding their child’s behavior must be limited due to conflicting reporting.
      • In the absence of the teacher, report to the Director. If they are absent, then report to the Assistant Director.

      Limits of Authority

      • Assistants cannot change lesson plans, activities, or hours of work. Assistants cannot set up meetings with parents, express a viewpoint regarding a student to the parents, or interject ideas when a teacher is talking to a parent.
      Administrative Assistant

      Qualifications

      • Academic Degree in Education or a related field is required.
      • 2-3 years of clerical, secretarial, or office experience. Educational experience is required.
      • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
      • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
      • Comfortable with routine multi-tasking.

       Responsibilities

        • Assist the Head of School with educational, admissions, and organizational matters.
        • Organize and maintain files.
        • Manage communication including emails and phone calls.
        • Schedule appointments, meetings, and reservations as needed.
        • Maintain and order office supplies.
        • Receive invoices and review for accuracy
        • Coordinate programs and educational matters.
        • Participate in Head of School’s meetings.

        Reporting Relationships

        • Reports information to the Head of School on all parent, child, or staff matters.
        Janitorial/Maintenance

        Qualifications

        • Previous experience in janitorial, maintenance, or as a handyman.
        • Comfortable with routine multi-tasking.

        Responsibilities

          • Unlock front office doors, classrooms, disarm the alarm.
          • Mix bleach for disinfecting/sanitize per SNHD instructions.
          • Maintains clean kitchenette: wash dishes, clean countertops, remove expired foods, record refrigerator temperature.
          • Prepare/serve morning snacks in Kitchenette.
          • Disinfect door handles across the facility.
          • Disinfect playgrounds.
          • Check lobby’s restrooms (3 times per day).
          • Clean property from paper/trash.
          • Upon need: Replacing light bulbs, plumbing, doormats.
          • Upon need: maintenance, putting together furniture/bookshelves.
          • Check wear & tear in all classroom and toilet rooms.
          • On Wednesdays: Refill water dispensers.
          • Prepare an Afternoon snack.

          Non-Routine Tasks

          • Painting
          • Carpeting
          • Plumbing
          • Replacing light bulbs/ballasts
          • Check classroom bathrooms (toilet seats, toilet tanks, flush).
          • Helping administration with various needs.

          Job Opportunites

          If you are looking to join a strong supportive culture, that embraces professional growth, teamwork, and challenging experiences, Shenker Academy is welcoming you to a high pace, vibrant and young educational environment. We are a leading early childhood education in Nevada and we welcome great talents to our team.

           For more information about the current opening, please contact our administration at info@shenkeracademy.com.

          Lead Teacher

          Qualifications

          • A degree in early childhood education, a related field, or a CDA (Childhood Developmental Associate).
          • Must be able to relate well to children and parents.
          • Must have good written and oral communication skills.
          • Must be a self-starter, work independently, and follow directions.
          • Must be able to supervise an assistant.
          • Must be available to attend all meetings and scheduled activities.
          • Must be able to develop and facilitate own lesson plans.
          • Must be able to follow the Multiple Intelligence Theory.

          Responsibilities

          • Plan and execute appropriate educational early childhood experiences with a variety of materials in the fields of art, music, literature, science, mathematics, physical movement, etc.
          • Have materials, books, art supplies, and any other items ready at the beginning of the day so that activities are ready to execute and children do not have to wait.
          • Prepare weekly lesson plans – post in the classroom.
          • Create a developmentally appropriate classroom that encourages children to learn in all areas of development (Social, Emotional, Physical, and Cognitive).
          • Provide a safe, clean, uncluttered, classroom. Keep eye contact and observe children at all times.
          • Develop and facilitate activities that will promote all areas of development.
          • Conduct observations of the children in the classroom to develop anecdotal records in order to assess each child’s knowledge and overall developmental progress.
          • Work with parents to promote understanding of their child’s development and growth and encourage parents to participate in school and classroom activities.

          Reporting Relationships

          • Reports information to the Director on all parent, child, or staff matters.
          • Is in direct communication with the classroom assistant for a smooth-running environment.
          Assistant Teacher

          Qualifications

          • Must be 18 years old.
          • Must have a high school diploma.
          • Must have a background in early childhood education with teaching experience in this field.
          • Must continue the process of becoming professionally prepared to teach young children (continuing education).
          • Must have good writing and communication skills.
          • Must be available for all meetings and scheduled activities.
          • Must follow all policies and procedures of the school.
          • Must take directions and suggestions from the teacher without reprisal.

          Responsibilities

          • Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the teacher.
          • Assist the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
          • Assist in preparing the learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
          • Supervising the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
          • Help maintain the health, cleanliness, and organization of the room.
          • Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.
          • Be attentive to the children at all times.

          Reporting Responsibilities

          • Reports to the teacher in the classroom.
          • Will not report or give information to parents unless OK’d by the teacher or Director. Conversations with parents regarding their child’s behavior must be limited due to conflicting reporting.
          • In the absence of the teacher, report to the Director. If they are absent, then report to the Assistant Director.

          Limits of Authority

          • Assistants cannot change lesson plans, activities, or hours of work. Assistants cannot set up meetings with parents, express a viewpoint regarding a student to the parents, or interject ideas when a teacher is talking to a parent.
          Administrative Assistant

          Qualifications

          • Academic Degree in Education or a related field is required.
          • 2-3 years of clerical, secretarial, or office experience. Educational experience is required.
          • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
          • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
          • Comfortable with routine multi-tasking.

          Responsibilities

            • Assist the Head of School with educational, admissions, and organizational matters.
            • Organize and maintain files.
            • Manage communication including emails and phone calls.
            • Schedule appointments, meetings, and reservations as needed.
            • Maintain and order office supplies.
            • Receive invoices and review for accuracy.
            • Coordinate programs and educational matters.
            • Participate in Head of School’s meetings.

            Reporting Relationships

            • Reports information to the Head of School on all parent, child, or staff matters.
            Janitorial/Maintenance

            Qualifications

            • Previous experience in janitorial, maintenance, or as a handyman.
            • Comfortable with routine multi-tasking.

            Responsibilities

            • Unlock front office doors, classrooms, disarm the alarm.
            • Mix bleach for disinfecting/sanitize per SNHD instructions.
            • Maintains clean kitchenette: wash dishes, clean countertops, remove expired foods, record refrigerator temperature.
            • Prepare/serve morning snacks in Kitchenette.
            • Disinfect door handles across the facility.
            • Disinfect playgrounds.
            • Check lobby’s restrooms (3 times per day).
            • Clean property from paper/trash.
            • Upon need: Replacing light bulbs, plumbing, doormats.
            • Upon need: maintenance, putting together furniture/bookshelves.
            • Check wear & tear in all classroom and toilet rooms.
            • On Wednesdays: Refill water dispensers.
            • Prepare Afternoon snack.

            Non-Routine Tasks

            • Painting
            • Carpeting
            • Plumbing
            • Replacing light bulbs/ballasts.
            • Check classroom bathrooms (toilet seats, toilet tanks, flush).
            • Helping administration with various needs.

            702.255.5437

            9001 Hillpointe Road | Las Vegas, NV 89134

            info@shenkeracademy.com