Assistant Coordinator, Early Childhood Education - Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Assistant Coordinator with Early Childhood Education. The primary focus of this position is to teach, instruct, and coach participants in various early childhood education programs serving children from birth to 5 years. Under the direction of the Senior Coordinator, this position will also develop and implement Early Childhood Workforce Development programs such as the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential coursework and Spiral Up Academy.

The Spiral Up Academy and the Preschool CDA program include a significant number of family child care participants. Because of this, the ideal candidate will have experience operating a private family childcare business, working closely with Family Child Care (FCC) programs, and coaching FCC providers. The Assistant Coordinator collaborates with community partners to enhance programming; cultivating professional relationships within the early childhood education professionals;

and conduct assessments and document activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience or a Master's degree and one year of related work experience. Related experience: in early childhood education to include both classroom teaching and administration and experience in adult education or a related field

Certificates or Licensures

• Nevada Registry Approval Trainer (certificate)
• Professional Development Specialist Approved by the CDA Council (certificate) if working with the CDA Program

Schedule

Work primarily Monday –Friday with some evening and weekend work. Will use own vehicle for travel around Clark County. Will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

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