Child Center - Teaching Aide (Part-Time)

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Job Description

GBC Child and Family Center is seeking teacher aides to assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in implementing Child Center curriculum in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the Great Basin College Child & Family Center, NAEYC, QRIS and Pyramid Model. The aide will have various responsibilities as determined by the Director. The position is located in Elko, Nevada.

The position reports to the Great Basin College Child & Family Center Lead Teacher and Director. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

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

• Adaptable, teachable, and willing to work with and support other team members

• Demonstrated ability to respond and make decisions in an ever-changing environment.

• Ability to teach children through play 

• Applicants must be physically able to perform duties including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching above shoulder level, climbing stairs, pulling, typing, prolonged standing or sitting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in instructing children between the ages of  6 weeks to 5 years. 

• Participate in caring for the children's well-being and safety.

• Implement 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 Pyramid Model and ECCERS assessments.

• 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 Lead Teacher or Director.

• 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. Follow Great Basin College and Nevada System of Higher Education policies and procedures, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

This is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible position. Compensation is based on experience.

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Hours:
Up to 19 hours per week, with a maximum of 79.5 hours per month.

Posting Information:
This position will remain open until filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, as recruitment may close without notice once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or a hiring decision has been made.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

47.5%

Required Attachment(s)

Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties 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.

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.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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

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

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.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE 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 Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula.  With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states.  This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures.  It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills.  Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.

For more information visit GBC or the Area website.