Early Childhood Educator 1 - Child Care Center

Nevada System of Higher Education

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting for a full-time, Early Childhood Educator 1 for the Child Care Center. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. Progression to the next level in the series may occur after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement of the appointing authority. This position is primarily responsible for infants and toddlers. Duties include planning curriculum and implementing daily activities; conducting child screening and parent conferences; and participating in Center accreditation standards. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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 by supervising Field Experience and Practicum students while working in the classroom. Managing the Classroom Environment Designs indoor and outdoor environments with materials readily accessible so that the children can pursue their interests and explorations independently. Arranges spaces so activities are not interrupted and to support long-term investigations of children. Documents the work of the children to highlight their learning and identity. Provides opportunities to interact and connect with natural and open-ended materials. Creates daily opportunities for children to make sensory discoveries and have sensory experiences.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, early childhood education, or closely related field and one year (1) 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 – This can be obtained after hire if not in current status.
FBI background check and fingerprinting every 5 years
TB test every 2 years

Responsibilities

Planning curriculum and implementing daily activities
Conducting child screening and parent conferences
Participating in Center accreditation standards
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 by supervising Field Experience and Practicum students while working in the classroom.
Designs indoor and outdoor environments with materials readily accessible so that the children can pursue their interests and explorations independently.
Arranges spaces so activities are not interrupted and to support long-term investigations of children.
Documents the work of the children to highlight their learning and identity.
Provides opportunities to interact and connect with natural and open-ended materials.
Creates daily opportunities for children to make sensory discoveries and have sensory experiences.

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
19.25% retirement match in PERS
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
No State income tax.
All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.
Classified Grant-in-Aid: TMCC encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education Institutions. 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 Registration Fee Reduction Program: The College offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 53%). The Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program may be used for undergraduate courses through TMCC.