Child Care Worker 2

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Western Nevada College seeks a Childcare Worker 2 for the Child Development Center, with a focus on supervising teaching aids, curriculum development, and assessment implementation. The role supports safety, development, and family communication within a structured day.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with young children, with a typical 9:00am–5:30pm Monday–Friday schedule and a pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience working with small children in a preschool setting; or one year as Child Care Worker I in Nevada State Service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the children.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and creative learning environment.
• Assess children and communicate assessments with families.
• Use assessments to inform curriculum plans.
• Provide appropriate childcare for each child.
• Follow all requirements, rules, regulations, and laws.

Skills

Childcare experience

Supervise children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Childcare Worker 2, Child Development Center

This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding.

The position will supervise teaching aids and is responsible for curriculum and assessments.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of the children
• Provide a safe, healthy, and creative learning environment
• Assessing children and communicating the assessment with their families
• Using the assessments for the curriculum plans
• Providing appropriate childcare for each child
• Following all requirements, rules, regulations, and laws
• Other duties as assigned

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-002

Essential Qualifications This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent and two (2) years of experience working with small children in a preschool setting; OR One (1) year of experience as a Child Care Worker I 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.

Schedule The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Department Contact Information: Anna Lisa Acosta Rogers, Director, Child Development Center: [e-mail] or 775 445 4265

Compensation Grade Grade 23 Minimum: Grade 23, Step 01. Annually $41,384.16 The classified employee pay scale is divided into 10 steps within each grade. Most employees start at a step 1 and are eligible for an annual step increase with satisfactory performance, until they reach the maximum, step 10. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets, and Nevada Administrative Code. Classified employees are eligible for any legislatively approved cost of living increases (COLA). To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation. Select Salary schedule, PP01.

BENEFITS Retirement – Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) Employees are required to participate in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire, a defined benefit plan. Members are eligible for retirement benefits after a 5-year vesting period. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information. Employees contribute under either a post‑tax plan, with the employee and college each contributing 19.25% of the employee’s salary (38.5% combined contribution); or under a pre‑tax plan with the college contributing 36.75% of the employee’s salary on their behalf with employees paying for their half of the PERS contribution through a pre‑tax salary reduction. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates Perks of Working at WNC Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails Health insurance options including dental, vision and life insurance - Health Insurance Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre‑tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans) – Voluntary Retirement Savings Generous annual leave (15-days annually), sick leave (15-days annually), 12 paid holidays - Classified Benefits The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff memberships - WNC Fitness Center Workers’ compensation is paid 100% by the employer. It covers employees in the event of work‑related injuries. ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff - EAP Program Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System. Child Development Center Voluntary benefits including: accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits Free parking and plenty of it! No State income tax! Education Benefits for Classified Employees and Family Members WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Classified employees can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate.

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent100.0%

TITLE IX STATEMENT WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion. WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

WNC’s Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator: Victor Navarro at [e-mail] or [phone]

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college that serves more than 5,000 students each year within a five-county area, spanning more than 10,000 square miles. One of four community colleges in the Nevada System of Higher Education, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Documents detailing accreditation approval are available at the WNC library. For additional information, visit our website.

EEO/Title IX Victor Navarro Employee Relations/Title IX Specialist 2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703 [phone] (telephone) [phone] (fax) [e-mail] Western Nevada College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The College’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Melody Duley, Director, Human Resources, Western Nevada College, 2201 West College Parkway, Bristlecone Building, Room 157, Carson City, NV 89703, Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the College’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found here. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at WNC's Statistics Page. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.