Child Care Center Caregiver; Part Time Letter of Appointment

Truckee Meadows Community College is seeking a part-time Infant Teacher assistant at the

E. L. Cord Child Care Center on the Dandini campus.

Providing daily caretaking tasks for infants ranging in ages from 2 month to 18 months including: diapering, feeding bottles and food, sleeping, playing, etc. in a group setting.

Communicating verbally with coworkers about the care of the infants throughout the day.

Communicating verbally with parents at the beginning and end of the day.

Communicating through texts throughout the day with parents about specific infant daily care routines.

Charting on a phone/tablet throughout the day about specific information for each infant – eating, sleeping, diapering, etc.

Multitasking within the classroom to ensure attentive and appropriate care is given to infants.

Cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and organizing throughout the day to maintain a clean and healthy infant environment and meet health department and child care licensing regulations, including sweeping & mopping floors, cleaning tables, cleaning toys and equipment, etc.

Caring for children outdoors in acceptable weather including warm, hot and cold temperatures and snow.

Bending and lifting frequently up to 25 pounds and continual movement throughout the work shift to complete tasks included in the care of infants.

Implementing activities through play and that may be messy – art, sensory and water play, etc.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education AND minimum one (1) year of experience with children under the age of 1 year.
• Able to receive and provide results from a TB test.
• Able to pass a fingerprinting and criminal history review and process through the Department of Health and Human Services;
  Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
• Ability to take assigned classes on a computer to meet the requirement of State of NV Child Care Licensing about the care, health and safety of children.

Typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 7:30/8 am to 11:30/12 pm OR 1 pm to 5pm.

$20/hour.

• Part-Time Faculty can attend a paid Orientation.
• Receive paid professional development training.
• Receive tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid.
• Receive longevity payments based on years of service.
• Part-time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester.
• Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

We are Northern Nevada’s premier jobs college, and we partner with employers across our region to keep our programs on the cutting edge. We offer over 60 short-term certificates and many degree programs, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. TMCC serves approximately 10,000 learners who take classes at our four Reno locations: the Dandini campus, the Redfield campus, the Meadowood campus, and the Edison campus.

• Student access and success.
• Excellence in teaching and learning.
• Evidence of student progress through assessment of student learning.
• Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought.
• Collaborative decision making.
• Environmental sustainability and a healthy college community.
• Responsible and sustainable use of resources.
• Ethical practices and integrity.
• Respect and compassion for all persons.
• Community development through partnerships and services.
• Fostering responsible participation in a democratic society.

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