Full-Time Preschool Educator (3–4s) – Impactful ECE Role

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Elko (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Tuition benefit

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Free parking

Job summary

Great Basin College (GBC) is hiring eight full‑time Early Childhood Educator positions in Elko, NV. These roles report to the Child and Family Center Director and involve creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans and maintaining a safe, accredited learning environment.

The positions require 3–5 years of classroom teaching, strong communication, and knowledge of accreditation standards. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holidays, and tuition support for staff and dependents.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or 24 credits with 3+ years classroom teaching.
• Three to five years of early childhood classroom experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and Smart Boards.
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation, Nevada Silver State Stars QRIS, ECERS/ITERS, and Pyramid Model.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in children’s well-being and safety.
• Create and implement lesson plans supporting age-appropriate cognitive and social development, including communication, emergent reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and motor skills.
• Implement and teach Pre‑Kindergarten Standards through classroom activities.
• Maintain a center-based learning environment meeting accreditation requirements (NAEYC, TACSEI TPOT, ECCERS).
• Conduct teacher/parent conferences twice a year.
• Organize monthly parent/teacher trainings or activities.
• Prepare and send Homework on Wheels home monthly.
• Instruct a full-day preschool for 3–4-year-olds, Monday–Friday, with ~20 students.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week under Director supervision.
• Model positive attitudes to promote harmony and public relations.
• Participate in college committees and activities as assigned.
• Follow guidelines in Staff Handbook and licensure standards.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Organizational and planning skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation andQR

Decision making and fast-pace

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or 24 ECE credits with 3 years teaching

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smart Boards

Job description

Great Basin College (GBC) is hiring eight full‑time Early Childhood Educator positions in Elko, NV. These roles report to the Child and Family Center Director and involve creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans and maintaining a safe, accredited learning environment.

The positions require 3–5 years of classroom teaching, strong communication, and knowledge of accreditation standards. Benefits include retirement, health insurance, holidays, and tuition support for staff and dependents.