Early Childhood Education Teacher

Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Sparks
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Are you a teacher who is passionate about the development of children at an early age and loves creating a fun, safe, and educational environment for them to thrive? We have the role for you! As an Early Childhood Education Teacher, you will collaborate with a dedicated team to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for infants and children. You will engage in activities that foster intellectual, physical, and emotional development, ensuring the well-being and security of each child in your care. You will implement an explorative curriculum, provide a flexible yet predictable schedule, and maintain a clean, well-maintained, and safe facility. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. Responsibilities: Lead activities to stimulate and develop children's intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Implement a dynamic and explorative curriculum that includes active free play. Ensure that all children are supervised at all times to guarantee their safety and well-being. Develop and maintain quality relationships with each child to create a nurturing environment. Ensure the facility and all equipment are clean, well-maintained, and safe for children. Provide a flexible yet predictable daily schedule to help children learn and grow. Communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress, activities, and any concerns. Qualifications You Must Have: High school diploma or equivalent. 0-1 year of relevant experience. CPR and First Aid certification. Must meet all federal and state childcare licensing requirements. Current negative TB test. Ability to obtain the Memo of Eligibility through State of Nevada Childcare Licensing and attend 24 hours of continuing education courses in the area of Early Childhood Development per year. Must have proven communication, team building, and supervisory skills. Must have working knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, as well as early education theories and practices. Must have previous experience in developing age-appropriate educational programs and activities for children ages 0-10. Qualifications We Prefer: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Additional certifications in child development or education. Previous experience in child development and knowledge of early education theories and practices. Essential Functions: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly. Ability to be on your feet and engaging the children during floor play for much of the work shift. Proficiency with computers for documentation and communication. Manual dexterity for handling toys, educational materials, and cleaning supplies. Ability to work in a childcare environment that may involve loud noise levels. Ability to travel may be required. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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