Student Worker - Early Childhood Education Center

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Student Worker. The student worker will perform a variety of paraprofessional duties related to classroom instruction and the wellbeing of typically and atypically developing students under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher. We encourage early childhood/early childhood special education and special education majors to apply. We also encourage students looking for experiences with young children in a highquality setting where you can grow and learn the skills necessary to be a great teacher or influence in a childs life to apply. Come be a part of the ECEC School Family and experience the magic and adventure happening in the ECEC!

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University a fouryear Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI) Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation racial/ethnic minorities parents and/or returning students of which 45 are Hispanic 12 are Asian/Pacific Islander 11 are Black/African American 25 are White and 7 are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students staff and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically fully engage and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University the surrounding communities and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

About the Early Childhood Education Center:

The Nevada State University Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) focuses on supporting the developmental needs of typically and atypically developing 35 yearold children in preschool classrooms. Our children learn in a natural experiential ageappropriate manner through handson playbased curriculum. To promote early literacy skills we apply current neurobiological and socialscience to positively impact brain development through meaningful relationships with the children and their families. We value and encourage student voice! We focus on social emotional learning by supporting our youngest learners utilizing an approach that focuses on safety connection and problemsolving. This encourages intrinsic motivation a growth mindset and a love of learning. Our small class sizes 16 children with 3 teachers in each classroom a Lead Teacher an Assistant Teacher and an Undergraduate Student Intern allow for very low child to teacher ratios 1:5/6 and for multiple opportunities throughout the day to create intentional learning opportunities that are based on what a child needs for their individual growth in the areas of early childhood development.

Core Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in preplanning and ongoing professional development coaching training and modeling.

• Assist in the maintenance of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Program Standards and adhere to the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) and the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) as well as maintain Child Care Licensing and the Southern Nevada Health Department regulations for compliance.

• With guidance from administration Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers utilize effective researchbased datadriven instructional practices that supports high levels of learning through the use of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP).

• Maximize instructional time with students.

• Contribute to a collaborative and cohesive environment with high morale.

• Maintains confidentiality and models a positive and professional demeanor at all times.

• Be willing to share ideas and information with colleagues and other professionals.

• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with leaders administration teaching staff Nevada State and SOE faculty and staff and other stakeholders to promote and support the vision mission and goals of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Nevada State University.

• Support the Social and Emotional Development of all students by forming rapport with all students and families.

• Models and collaboratively promotes high expectations mutual respect concern and empathy for students staff parents and community.

• Assist in supporting the training of Nevada State observation and practicum students student teachers volunteers and community visitors.

• Secure a Substitute Teacher when absent.

• Promote problem solving cooperative negotiating skills and conflict resolution strategies.

• Assist with developing healthy selfesteem in students.

• Assist with attendance and lunch count.

• Be on time and in the correct location for all recess lunch hallway drop off and pick up duties.

• Help create wall displays for teachers ensure that spelling and grammar are correct on explanations and banners before displaying.

• Take care of class preparation needed by the Lead and Assistant Teachers. Examples are: making copies binding books laminating creating classroom visual aids typing and duplicating notices/fliers instructional materials schedules correspondence reports and a variety of classroom and school materials.

• Be knowledgeable about and capable of using and/or learning the technology that is available to the ECEC staff and students such as an interactive whiteboard iPads sound field system etc. and keeping updated by participating in staff workshops and by working with technology staff as needed.

• Assist in classrooms as assigned by the ECEC Administration.

• Assist with instructional programming daily activities individual small and whole group work maintaining classroom guidance and encouraging expected behavior as directed.

• Discretely assist students with personal care and sanitary needs when appropriate.

• Be familiar with what to do during emergency drills.

• Place ordinary supply orders for Lead and Assistant Teachers during the year and for the upcoming year. Coordinate orders among other classrooms.

• Substitute for Assistant Teachers in their absence.

• Help organize and participate in community service projects.

• Attend staff meetings or professional development opportunities as your schedule allows.

• All undergraduate student interns should be flexible and willing to cross over into another classroom and cover for each other when the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be in good academic standing at Nevada State and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at Nevada State.

• In pursuit of a degree or minor that will support children or their families (early childhood/early childhood special education special education elementary education speech language pathology mental health psychology etc. or a related field).

• Some experience with young children (birthage 8 such as babysitting play group facilitation nursery school day care preschool early childhood centers etc.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employmentrelated visas).

Please note:Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification.

• At least one year of experience working with young children 16 yearsold).

• Experience in a preschool day care or early childhood education program.

• Experience in a NAEYC accredited center.

• Experience in an inclusive early childhood setting.

Work Hours:

Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday with a 4hour shift 711am 9am1pm or 26pm etc. including a break within the ECECs hours of 7am to 6pm. Exact schedule to be determined prior to start date and will be based on the needs of the ECEC.

Hourly Rate:

$16.00 per hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE UNLV UNR NSU CSN TMCC WNC GBC or DRI) MUST use the Find Jobs process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Find Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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 jobrelated tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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