Student Employee - Teacher's Aide, Child Development Center

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Nevada College's Child Development Center is seeking a student employee to assist teachers as a Teacher’s Aide. You will organize activities for children in line with the curriculum, sing, read stories, and support developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day.

Other duties include cleaning and maintaining a safe, organized environment, helping with conflict resolution, and supporting language and social development.

Qualifications

• TB test is required upon hire.
• Initial training to be completed within 90 days: CPR, First Aid, Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect, SIDS, etc.

Responsibilities

• Organize activities with children in accordance with the curriculum (singing, reading stories, language arts).
• Assist with developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day.
• Other duties such as cleaning, maintaining a safe and organized environment, supporting social interactions and conflict resolution.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Safety awareness

Education

ECE degree preferred

Early childhood education courses

Job description

Job Description

The Child Development Center is recruiting for a student employee(s) Teacher’s Aide. This individual will be responsible for organizing activities with children in accordance with the curriculum as prepared by the head teacher (singing, reading stories and other language arts, assisting with other developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day).

Other duties as assigned (examples: cleaning, organizing environment, interacting with the children in various activities to include but not limited to spontaneous reading, word play, navigating and problem-solving social interactions, assisting in conflict resolution, maintaining the safety of the environment, etc.).

Qualifications

• TB test is required upon hire
• Initial training to be completed within 90 days of employment: CPR, First Aid, Symptoms of Illness, Child Abuse and Neglect, SIDS, etc.

• ECE degree, classes in early childhood preferred, but not required
• Experience in child care preferred, but not required

Student Employment Eligibility

Fall & Spring Semester Eligibility: Enrollment in at least 6 credits each regular semester; be in a degree seeking program; meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements: 67% completion rate in the last enrolled semester, 67% cumulative completion rate, 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, have not exceeded the maximum number of credits allowed (90) or received two degrees or be on an approved appeal and on probation with an Academic Plan; be authorized to work in the United States.

Summer Eligibility: Students are eligible to work during the summer if they meet the following criteria: Enrolled in at least 6 summer credits, or successfully have completed the spring semester and enrolled in the required 6 credits for the fall semester (summer enrollment in this case is not required); meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements listed previously; be authorized to work in the United States.

Changes in Student Eligibility: Continued employment is contingent on maintaining eligibility. If a student’s eligibility changes their role may be subject to termination and/or they may be temporarily required to remain off work. If students’ eligibility is on hold pending the results of an appeal, students are required to remain off work until the appeal has been satisfactorily resolved.

Work Study Requires: No Additional Information

Compensation

Student Employee - Level 1 $12-$15 an hour

Schedule

Scheduled and available hours may vary and are subject to change based on organizational needs. Full-Time Equivalency 50% - 20 Hours Per Week. Students may not work during scheduled course times. Students may not work more than 20 hours per week (Sun-Sat) during academic periods in which they are enrolled (Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters). Students may not work more than 28 hours per week (Sun-Sat) during break periods, in which they are not taking courses (summer break, winter break, and spring break).

Questions / Contact

If you have questions about this role or would like to check on the status of an application, please contact the hiring supervisor/department: Anna Lisa Acosta-Rogers, Director, Child Development Center — [e-mail] or 775-445-4262. For questions about Work Study or the Student Employment Program, please contact the Student Employment Coordinator: Temple Campana, Scholarship & Student Employment Coordinator — 775-445-3260 or [e-mail].

Required Attachment(s): Resume/CV - Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications, skills, education, and experience.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified applicant pool. Posting Close Date: 07/30/2026.

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. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions or how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator: Victor Navarro at [e-mail] or 775-445-4235.

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.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) 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 but not limited to service-connected disabilities), gender/sex (including but not limited to pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.