Early Childhood Educator 1 - Child and Family Research Center (Full Time, Current & Future Openings)

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This position will design, organize, implement, and deliver developmentally appropriate early childhood education for children’s social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical development. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

This position requires an 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.
Current CPR & First Aid training
FBI background check and fingerprinting every 5 years
TB test every 2 years

Responsibilities

Communicates respectfully with children using patience, energy, and warmth during all interactions.
Provides careful supervision for all children adjusted appropriately for differing ages and abilities.
Responds to children’s challenging behavior with curiosity, warmth, and sensitivity.
Plans and implements routines and curriculum that match the interests and goals of individuals in the group.
Models and promotes the standards of conduct as described in the Operations Manual.
Facilitates research and observation activities in the classroom.

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
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%).
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program