Specialist, Early Childhood Education

College of Southern Nevada; North Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas seeks an experienced supervisor for the ECE Lab Program. You will oversee a model preschool setting, guide CSN students in practice, and ensure high‑quality early education for children and families in the community.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff supervision, and collaboration with faculty to maintain NAEYC accreditation and QRIS compliance. A Bachelor's degree and teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of direct Teaching Experience.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education theory and practice.
• Knowledge of licensing, health, NAEYC accreditation standards, CSN policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervising preschool teacher in the ECE Lab Program and oversee a model laboratory children’s program.
• Oversee program implementation for assigned age group, including planning, family involvement, communication, and education.
• Supervise and mentor Child Care Workers, Student Workers, Interns and volunteers.
• Engage in ongoing program evaluation and assessment and maintain NAEYC accreditation and QRIS standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Supervision & development

Communication skills

Advising & consulting

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

**POSITION SUMMARY:** This position provides expertise to the Education Department and the Early Childhood Education Program as a supervising preschool teacher in the ECE Lab Program. The position is responsible to oversee the implementation of a model laboratory children’s program for the assigned age group, with the purpose of optimizing CSN student experience in the laboratory setting and providing a model of best practice in early education for children and families within the community. **CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:** *Under direct supervision, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:* * Children’s program implementation for assigned age group (planning, oversight, family involvement, communication and education, children’s assessment and service coordination with agency specialists).* CSN student engagement; guidance, oversight, and feedback to CSN faculty regarding student progress and coursework.* Direct supervision and mentoring of Child Care Workers, Student Workers, Interns, and volunteers.* Ongoing and annual program evaluation and assessment.* Achieving and maintaining NAEYC accreditation for assigned area.* Achieving High Quality through QRIS Rating System. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):***Knowledge of:** Early Childhood Education and development theory and practice.* Early Childhood Education curriculum and instructional methods.* CSN ECE program of studies / Student teaching methodology.* Legal / Regulatory Requirements — Licensing, Health, NAEYC accreditation standards, CSN Personnel policies.*Skillful in:** Strong leadership skills.* Employee supervision, management, and professional development.* Effective communication and correspondence techniques.* Advising and consulting students, parents, employees.* Decision making and problem solving.*Ability to:** Maintain positive relationships with varied program participants and affiliates (faculty, staff, administrators, children, parents, students, community partners).* Maintain confidentiality of information of children, families, students, and employees.* Must be able to lift a small child (up to fifty pounds) and carry it for a short distance.* Must be able to get up and down from a sitting position on the floor.* Must be able to stand for long periods of time and participate in the same types of activities with children.* Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.* May require travel to other campuses and/or locations.* As needed, work outside of normal working days/hours to meet the Department or customer needs. \\* Possible exposure to body fluids and blood borne pathogens. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.* 2 years of direct Teaching Experience. **SALARY:**Administrative Faculty B - $44,756*\\***This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.*****Exempt**Yes**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)****To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:*** Resume/CV* Cover Letter* Contact information for three professional references (name, e-mail, and phone number)* Unofficial Academic Transcripts *(Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification Team).* Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. **Local Search**Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement. **For more details on this position, please visit our website:** My Career at CSN**.** CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination. **NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE** CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the \"Find Jobs\" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. 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