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

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for current and future full-time Early Childhood Educator 1 positions for the Child and Family Research Center. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The role involves designing, organizing, implementing, and delivering developmentally appropriate early childhood education to foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical development.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Retirement plan (PERS)
• Tuition reimbursement for classified employees enrolling in job-related courses or courses toward a degree.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree