Child Center - Teaching Aide; Part-Time

Position: 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:

* Enrollment in an Early Childhood class (or CDA)

* 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 2-5.

* 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.

Salary is dependent on experience.

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.

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