Job Details

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• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources
...@wnc.edu
(775) ###-####
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

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:

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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; and
• Be in a degree seeking program; and
• 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; and
• 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); and
• Meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements listed previously; and
• 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 Required: 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

Hiring Supervisor - 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
• ...@wnc.edu OR 775-###-####

Work Study & Student Employment Program - Some positions require student applicants to be awarded work study. For questions about Work Study, eligibility, minimum qualifications, or other questions related to the Student Employment Program please contact the Student Employment Coordinator:

• Temple Campana, Scholarship & Student Employment Coordinator
• 775-###-#### | ...@wnc.edu

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

...@wnc.edu | (775) ###-####
2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
50.0%

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
01/31/2026

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.