Child Care Center Caregiver (Part Time Letter of Appointment)

Nevada System of Higher Education

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College is seeking a part-time Infant Teacher Assistant at the E. L. Cord Child Care Center on the Dandini campus. The role provides daily care for infants ages 2 to 18 months in a group setting, including feeding, diapering, sleep routines, play, and age-appropriate activities. Caregivers communicate with coworkers and parents throughout the day, record each infant’s care routines on a phone or tablet, and maintain a clean, healthy classroom in compliance with health department and child care licensing regulations. The work includes outdoor care in acceptable weather, frequent bending and lifting up to 25 pounds, and continual movement during the shift. Typical schedules are Monday through Friday, either 7:30/8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m./12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Compensation is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent education.
• At least one year of experience with children under one year of age.
• Ability to receive a TB test and provide its results.
• Ability to pass fingerprinting and a criminal history review through the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
• Ability to complete assigned computer-based classes required by Nevada Child Care Licensing regarding the care, health, and safety of children.
• Resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references must be attached to the application.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for infants ages 2 to 18 months, including diapering, feeding, sleep routines, and play in a group setting.
• Communicate verbally with coworkers about infant care throughout the day.
• Communicate verbally with parents at the beginning and end of the day and text parents during the day about specific care routines.
• Chart each infant’s eating, sleeping, diapering, and other care information using a phone or tablet.
• Multitask in the classroom to provide attentive and appropriate infant care.
• Clean, sanitize, disinfect, and organize the classroom, including floors, tables, toys, and equipment, to maintain a healthy environment and meet applicable regulations.
• Care for children outdoors in acceptable weather, including warm, hot, cold, and snowy conditions.
• Bend and lift frequently up to 25 pounds and remain in continual movement to complete infant-care tasks.
• Implement play-based activities, including potentially messy art, sensory, and water play.

Benefits

• Paid orientation.
• Paid professional development training.
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid.
• Longevity payments based on years of service.
• Eligible employees who meet specific workload requirements per semester may access a comprehensive benefits package; part-time faculty are otherwise not eligible for health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED