Job Description

This position will be responsible for supporting the needs of the Child Center and State Pre-K / Preschool Development grant programs as defined by the Child Center Director.

This position will be responsible for overseeing both indoor and outdoor environments and completing bi-annual documented classroom observations.

As the Child and Family Center is a NAEYC accredited, QRIS rated and Pyramid Model Implementation center, this position will require assistance with adhering to all NAEYC, QRIS and Pyramid Model requirements.

The position is located in Elko, Nevada. The position reports to the Great Basin College Child and Family Center Director.

Qualifications : Preferred :

Preferred :

Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education or other related field (including management and / or leadership) with an additional Early Childhood Education Endorsement.

Three to five years of Early Childhood Education classroom experience.

Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of computers including the Microsoft Office Suite

Demonstrated organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to respond, make decisions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, every changing environment.

Mastery of NAEYC Accreditation, QRIS and Pyramid Model requirements.

Nevada Registry generalist trainer or working towards certification.

Responsibilities :

Monitor and maintain NAEYC, QRIS, and Pyramid Model standards for all classrooms.

Administer environmental assessments for all classrooms on a quarterly basis and / or as needed and provide feedback to staff and Director.

Provide coaching for Lead Teachers, Assistants and Aids based on NAEYC, QRIS, and Pyramid Model tools and requirements.

Assist with all required trainings, Open Houses, Family Engagement events, and all end-of-year programs and graduations.

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 and Family Center.

Participation in Child Center Advisory Board, faculty senate and other committees.

Provide teachers with support as needed.

• Administrative duties to included but not limited to : enrolling students in classes; maintaining the filings system of student health records and employee files;
• front desk reception; track, invoice and collect tuition payments; posting and depositing program payments and tracking delinquent accounts;

maintaining inventory and replenishing office and school supplies.

Other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by the Director.

Travel

The position may require driving to other GBC campuses, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, with possible overnight stays to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area.

There must be a commitment to the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada. The successful candidate will participate in several state-wide or national meetings each year that require overnight travel.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - B

The budgeted salary range for this position is $39,123 - $51,000

Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.

Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision

Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance

No state income tax!

Free Parking

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate.

Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and / or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment / s viewable to you will be the attachment / s to the resume / CV section of the application.

Any additional required attachment / s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application.

All uploaded attachment / s will be on the application for the committee to review.

Resume / CV List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter

Three Supervisory References Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Additional Information

Transcripts

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment.

Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.

S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Open Until Filled

This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from (5 / 30 / 2024) or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt.

Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge.

Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ( Very High Research ) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification.

The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities.

It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ / Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus.

The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum.

In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations : the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L.

Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.

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Last updated : 2024-05-31