Early Childhood Educator 1 - Home Visiting Program

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

13h

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for current and future full-time Early Childhood Educator 1's for the Child and Family Research Center’s Home Visiting Program. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. Early Childhood Educator Home Visitors must implement a research-based, home-based curriculum that delivers developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate home visits and group socialization activities that support children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. This position will collaborate with the Parr Outreach program, which supports individuals who are currently incarcerated or have recently been released in Washoe County. Parr Outreach focuses on providing both mothers and fathers with services along with the care providers for the children in the community. As part of the role, candidates will need to successfully pass an additional background check with the Washoe County Sheriff's Department in order to access the jail’s designated unit and meet with program participants. Early Childhood Educator Home Visitors work with families to provide experiences that support their child's development and learning, engage in back-and-forth supportive interactions, and use the home as the learning environment. This position may perform other duties as assigned including enrollments, community outreach, training, family engagement activities and parenting classes. If you're passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future for children and families!

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, early childhood education, or closely related field and one (1) year of experience teaching children in a childcare, pre-school, or group setting; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of experience teaching children in a childcare, pre-school, or group setting; OR Two (2) years of experience as a Child Care Worker II in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Current CPR & First Aid training
FBI background check and fingerprinting every 5 years
TB test every 2 years
Successfully pass an additional background check with the Washoe County Sheriff's Department in order to access the jail’s designated unit and meet with program participants.

Responsibilities

Implement a research-based, home-based curriculum
Deliver developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate home visits and group socialization activities
Support children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth
Collaborate with the Parr Outreach program
Provide experiences that support a child's development and learning
Engage in back-and-forth supportive interactions
Use the home as the learning environment
Perform other duties as assigned including enrollments, community outreach, training, family engagement activities and parenting classes

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees.
SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%).
The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program