Academic Teacher

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for an Academic Teacher at the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) in Elko Nevada. The position’s main responsibility is offering an educational learning opportunity for the youth that are currently at the Nevada Youth Training Center. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax!

DCFS is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion of belief, age disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. This is a full time position that includes a standard work week Monday through Friday. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state, or social security tax!

DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain CEU's. DCFS together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good.

DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to serving Nevada's youth and families.