Nevada System of Higher Education·Elko, Nevada
Create and maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment while implementing curriculum aligned with NAEYC and Nevada standards. Responsibilities include instructing 3-4 year old children, conducting parent conferences, and collaborating with colleagues for professional development.
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Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and student-centered professionals to join the Child and Family Center as Early Childhood Educators. Eight (8) full-time, 12-month administrative faculty positions are available. These positions are located in Elko, Nevada, on the main campus and report to the Great Basin College Child and Family Center Director.
Early Childhood Educators are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment while developing and implementing curriculum in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the Great Basin College Child and Family Center, NAEYC, Nevada Silver State Stars QRIS, and the Pyramid Model. Educators collaborate with colleagues, enhance curriculum and lesson plans, and participate in ongoing professional development. This is a Non-Tenure Track, “A” (12 Month) Contract
Salary and Benefits
Annual salary range is $36,000 - $50,000 commensurate with experience and education.
Our retirement plan is beyond compare.
Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.
With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.
Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
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Cover Letter
Three Supervisory References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Copy of Unofficial Transcript
Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.
An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.
GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 7/15/2026 or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date: Note to Applicant
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Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula.
With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges.
Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states.
This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca.
Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.
Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.
GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.
For more information visit GBC [http://www.gbcnv.edu/]or the Area website [http://www.elkonevada.com/].
Requires an Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or 24 ECE/HDFS credits with three years of teaching experience. Candidates must have 3-5 years of classroom experience and knowledge of NAEYC and Pyramid Model standards.
Market context
In Nevada, early childhood educator openings are often driven by center staffing needs and the demand for teachers who can support preschool readiness and classroom routines. This role is competitive because employers commonly look for an ECE degree or equivalent credits, 3-5 years of classroom experience, and familiarity with NAEYC and Pyramid Model standards. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show hands-on classroom experience and standards-based practice.