Early Childhood Educator 1 - Home Visiting Program at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, NV

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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for current and future full-time Early Childhood Educator 1's for the Child and Family Research Center’s Home Visiting Program. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. Early Childhood Educator Home Visitors must implement a research-based, home-based curriculum that delivers developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate home visits and group socialization activities that support children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. This position will collaborate with early childhood special education (NEIS/EI), nutritionists, mental health consultants, health providers (medical, vision, dental), case managers, and other professionals as needed. Early Childhood Educator Home Visitors work with families to provide experiences that support their child's development and learning, engage in back-and-forth supportive interactions, and use the home as the learning environment. This position may perform other duties as assigned including enrollments, community outreach, training, family engagement activities and parenting classes. Essential Qualifications An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, early childhood education, or closely related field and one (1) year of experience teaching children in a childcare, pre-school, or group setting; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two (2) years of experience teaching children in a childcare, pre-school, or group setting; OR Two (2) years of experience as a Child Care Worker II in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Current CPR & First Aid training FBI background check and fingerprinting every 5 years TB test every 2 years Schedule The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. Compensation Grade Grade 27 In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code. To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation . Select Salary schedule, PP01. For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator The Perks of PERS Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates “I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F. Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and visio