Specialist, Early Childhood Education

Nevada System of Higher Education • North Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides expertise to the Education Department and the Early Childhood Education Program as a supervising preschool teacher in the ECE Lab Program. The position is responsible to oversee the implementation of a model laboratory children’s program for the assigned age group, with the purpose of optimizing CSN student experience in the laboratory setting and providing a model of best practice in early education for children and families within the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of direct Teaching Experience.
• Must be able to lift a small child (up to fifty pounds) and carry it for a short distance.
• Must be able to get up and down from a sitting position on the floor.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and participate in the same types of activities with children.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• May require travel to other campuses and/or locations.
• As needed, work outside of normal working days/hours to meet the Department or customer needs.
• Possible exposure to body fluids and blood borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education and development theory and practice.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education curriculum and instructional methods.
• Knowledge of CSN ECE program of studies / Student teaching methodology.
• Knowledge of Legal / Regulatory Requirements — Licensing, Health, NAEYC accreditation standards, CSN Personnel policies.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Employee supervision, management, and professional development.
• Effective communication and correspondence techniques.
• Advising and consulting students, parents, employees.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with varied program participants and affiliates (faculty, staff, administrators, children, parents, students, community partners).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information of children, families, students, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Children’s program implementation for assigned age group (planning, oversight, family involvement, communication and education, children’s assessment and service coordination with agency specialists).
• CSN student engagement; guidance, oversight, and feedback to CSN faculty regarding student progress and coursework.
• Direct supervision and mentoring of Child Care Workers, Student Workers, Interns, and volunteers.
• Ongoing and annual program evaluation and assessment.
• Achieving and maintaining NAEYC accreditation for assigned area.
• Achieving High Quality through QRIS Rating System.

Benefits

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level