Specialist, Teacher Preschool/Early Childhood Programs Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0141867)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

*This position is OPEN until Filled.  Reviewing applications as received. 

This position is responsible for the implementation of a model, developmentally appropriate children's program for the assigned age group (birth - 3 years) within CSN's Early Childhood Education Lab Program to include the following:

• Classroom Master Teacher (children's program curriculum planning and implementation; management of the physical classroom environment; 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 CSN student participation.

• Coaching and mentoring of childcare assistants, student workers, interns, and volunteers.

• Working within the team to achieve and/or maintain NAEYC accreditation with specific responsibility for the assigned classroom.

• Working within the team to perform ongoing and annual program evaluation and assessment.

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

•  Qualified candidates have experience in and an understanding of early childhood education. They are familiar with developmentally appropriate practices and implement play-based learning. They create lesson plans, conduct ongoing assessments, and analyze student data to support individual growth.

• Additionally, they are strong communicators who effectively partner with families, children, co-workers, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2 years of related professional work experience with children age birth to five years.

• Must enroll with the Nevada Registry upon hire.

• Must meet NAEYC accreditation standards for Classroom Teachers.

• Ability to comply with the state of Nevada Child Care Licensing Regulations. 

 Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field, or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and active enrollment in a Bachelor program for Early Childhood Education or a related field.

• Active member of the Nevada Registry.

• Experience working in a college/university setting.

• Experience with NAEYC accreditation standards and guidelines.

• Evidence of progressive leadership responsibilities.

• Experience working with a diverse/multicultural student body and/or workforce.

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty B - The starting salary is $43,888.00.

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

CSN offers a generous benefits package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long-term care, short-term disability, and legal).  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance programs, and tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on-campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.  Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three professional references (names, email, and phone)

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

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.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.