Early Childhood Educator 1 - Child Care Center

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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.

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-006

ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2024. Please refer to the link for more information: https://gov.nv.gov/Newsroom/ExecOrders/Executive-Orders/ Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires 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