Program Coordinator, Child and Family Center

Job Summary

This position will support the needs of the Child Center and State Pre-K/Preschool Development grant programs as defined by the Child Center Director. It will oversee indoor and outdoor environments and complete bi-annual documented classroom observations. The Child and Family Center is a NAEYC accredited, QRIS rated and Pyramid Model Implementation center, requiring assistance in adhering to all NAEYC, QRIS and Pyramid Model requirements.

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

• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or 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, ever‑changing environment.
• Mastery of NAEYC Accreditation, QRIS and Pyramid Model requirements.
• Nevada Registry generalist trainer – or working towards certification.

• 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.
• Participate in Child Center Advisory Board, faculty senate and other committees.
• Provide teachers with support as needed.
• Administrative duties including 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.

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.

Grade Administrative Faculty –

B. This is a 12‑month “A” contract; 12‑month contracts are used for year‑round programs. The budgeted salary range for this position is $44,000 – $55,000. Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Benefits include a retirement plan with a 19.25% contribution matched by the University and 100% vested the first day. Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision; 12 paid holidays; life insurance; long‑term disability; generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days and a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days. No state income tax. Free parking. Grants‑in‑aid for faculty employees.

Tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents.

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).