AP - Ongoing Recruitment Job Details: Early Childhood Teacher Assistant, Head Start/ Early Head Start: Open Recruitment AY2020-2021 (10856)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Position Title:

Early Childhood Teacher Assistant, Head Start/ Early Head Start: Open Recruitment AY2020-2021 (10856)

Department:

643496 - Head Start

Job Category:

Administrative/Professional - Ongoing Recruitment

Location:

East Saint Louis Campus

Job Posting Description:

Change the first five years and you change a life… The SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Program serves over 1,300 children ages six weeks through five years of age throughout St. Clair County. The SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start team consists of real people dedicated to making real change that leads to the success of children, families and communities. The Early Childhood Teacher Assistant supports the teacher in welcoming children and families from diverse backgrounds and creating a safe, loving, developmentally appropriate space that promotes emotional/social growth and provides a rigorous school readiness experience.

The Head Start program currently has multiple vacancies for Teacher Assistants to fill for the 2020-2021 academic year. Position responsibilities include supporting developmentally appropriate instructional plans, engaging with all children during instruction (including children with identified specialized needs), and promoting positive behavior management. Teacher Assistants support the facilitation of developmental screenings, on-going child assessments, recording of data relative to daily operations (both in hard copy and in database) as well as participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences as requested by the teacher.

Head Start Teacher Assistant positions are nine- month (August - May), full-time positions, and serve children between the ages of three and five years of age. Early Head Start Teacher Assistant positions are twelve- month, full-time positions, and serve children between the ages of six weeks and thirty-six months of age. SIUE Head Start centers are located in Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, East St. Louis, and Brooklyn, Illinois. Final center assignments will be decided upon hire based on programmatic needs.

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees including medical, dental and life insurance; tuition waivers; financial savings plans; vacation leave; and pension plan as part of a total compensation package to eligible employees.

Interested candidates are invited to apply to our Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant openings through this posting. Position start dates will be August, 2020.

To Apply for this Vacancy:
Click the “Apply for Position” button at the top of the job description page. This will prompt you to access your existing HireTouch account or create a new account, only create a new account if you have NEVER done so previously. After logging in or completing your new profile, you can then complete the required SIUE application documents for each individual position.

Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE’s HireTouch system:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE. All candidates must provide transcripts for educational qualification verification and/or course work assessment.
-List of at least three professional references with current contact information.

When uploading your required documents, please ensure you attach them to the correct position using the drop down box. Failure to follow this step may keep Hiring Managers from reviewing your materials.

Applicants also need to complete the full Administrative / Professional application forms package located under the Applicant Profile box in HireTouch. Incomplete application packages will result in a delay of review and/or non-review.

Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.

For information on this or other positions with the Head Start/Early Head Start program at SIUE, please contact Sue Small at 618/482-8399.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

-Associate degree's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.* (Tier 1)
OR
-Currently enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education having already completed at least half (50%) of coursework. (Tier 2)
OR
-Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential. (Tier 2)

*All candidates must provide transcripts for a full course work assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience in teaching pre-school aged children;
-Experience interacting with diverse individuals at various levels within a team;
-Physically accustomed to floor exercises and walking/bending/kneeling.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Not Exempt

Posting Salary:

Based on collective bargaining agreement and credentials at time of hire, excellent benefits package.

Posting Start Date:

06/10/2020

Posting End Date:

05/31/2021

Organization Code Description:

12 Months

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, References, Resume, Transcripts

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SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu.

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