Early Childhood Educator

Nevada System of Higher Education•Elko, NV

27d•$36,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and student-centered professionals to join the Child and Family Center as Early Childhood Educators. Eight (8) full-time, 12-month administrative faculty positions are available. These positions are located in Elko, Nevada, on the main campus and report to the Great Basin College Child and Family Center Director. Early Childhood Educators are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment while developing and implementing curriculum in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the Great Basin College Child and Family Center, NAEYC, Nevada Silver State Stars QRIS, and the Pyramid Model. Educators collaborate with colleagues, enhance curriculum and lesson plans, and participate in ongoing professional development. This is a Non-Tenure Track, “A” (12 Month) Contract.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or completion of 24 credits in ECE/HDFS classes with three years of teaching experience
Three to five years of Early Childhood Education classroom experience
Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Suite and Smart Boards
Demonstrated organizational, planning, analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to respond, make decisions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation requirement, Nevada Silver State Stars QRIS, ECERS/ITERS and Pyramid Model

Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in caring for the children’s well-being and safety
Provide and create lesson plans, which stimulate the development of age appropriate cognitive and social skills, which include communication, emergent reading, writing, math, science, social studies, creative art, fine and gross motor development
Implement and teach the Pre-Kindergarten Standards through appropriate activities in the classroom
Set-up and maintain an age-appropriate, center-based learning environment which meets the requirements of NAEYC Accreditation, as well as the TACSEI TPOT and ECCERS assessments
Conduct teacher/parent conferences twice a year
Organize monthly parent/teacher trainings or activities a minimum of once a month
Prepare and send home “Homework on Wheels” with each child once a month
Instruct a full day preschool session for 3-4 year old children, which operates Monday through Friday with 20 students enrolled in the class
Work a minimum of 40 hours per week under the supervision of the Great Basin College Child and Family Center Director
Model attitudes, behaviors, and techniques which contribute to the overall harmonious operation of the program
Promote positive public relations with all contacts within and outside of the Child Family Center
Other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by the Director
Participate in college committees and activities as appropriate or assigned
Follow all guidelines as required by the Great Basin College Child and Family Center Staff Handbook, and adhere to all licensing standards as set forth by the Nevada Bureau of Services for Child Care