Child Care Aide

Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process, you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• 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
[email protected] 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool.  As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Minimum Qualifications:

ECE degree/classes and/or experience in child care desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Organizing activities with the children in accordance with the curriculum as prepared by the Head Teacher.
2. Prepare materials for the Teacher for planned activities.
3. Diapering and potty training as necessary.
4. Aide Teacher in cleaning classroom.
5. Other duties as assigned which may include but are not limited to: a) Cleaning. up CDC kitchen and b) Organizing CDC kitchen and supplies.

Other Position Information:

Requirements prior to employment:
1. All employees who are 18 years of age and older are required to submit finger prints to local and federal repositories for background checks prior to start date. APPLICANT COST: $8 for one finger print cards payable to Carson City Sheriff’s Dept.
2) Federal background check APPLICANT COST: $36.25
3) TB skin test clearance EMPLOYEE COST: Varies

Requirements for the duration of employment:

1. Employees must take the State of Nevada required initial training within the first 90 days of employment. The cost of this training is the responsibility of the employee.
2. Employees must take annual hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related subjects every licensing year of employment. The cost of this training is the responsibility of the employee.

• Resume

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.