Early Childhood Teachers - Head Start/Early Head Start Program - Open Recruitment at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in East St. Louis, Illinois

Job Description:

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville


Position Title: Early Childhood Teachers - Head Start/Early Head Start Program - Open Recruitment (AP24-011)

Location: East St. Louis (St. Clair County)

Posted: 01-18-2024

Description: Description

Head Start programs prepare America's most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. The SIUE Head Start program currently has multiple Early Childhood Teacher vacancies to fill for the 2023-2024 academic year.

The SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Program is committed to ensuring children and families are engaged with highly qualified staff who have the heart, spirit, and knowledge base to support the achievement of children and families. Head Start/Early Head Start Early Childhood Teachers welcome children and families from diverse backgrounds and create a safe, loving, developmentally appropriate space that promotes emotional/social growth and provides a rigorous school readiness experience. Position responsibilities include preparing developmentally appropriate instructional plans, individualizing all child instruction (including for children with identified specialized needs), and managing classroom behavior. Teachers conduct developmental screenings, complete on-going assessments, and maintain/analyze child outcome data in order to determine future instruction as well as participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences.

Head Start Teacher 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 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, Lebanon, and Lovejoy, Illinois. Final center assignments will be decided upon hire based on programmatic needs.

The SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start program serves more than 860 families and children birth through age five, including children with special needs, throughout St. Clair County and consists of a team of individuals dedicated to making real change that leads to the success of children, families and communities. The program is housed in 8 early childhood centers, six managed directly by SIUE staff, one SIUE-managed/collaboration-managed site and one additional collaboration-managed site. SIUE's Head Start program includes a rigorous school readiness program and provides comprehensive services, such as health/dental screenings and family engagement and support activities.

When submitting your application, please include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE.
• PLEASE NOTE: All candidates must provide transcripts and/or certifications for minimum qualification verification.
• Three professional references with current contact information.

Salary is a negotiated rate, commensurate with education qualifications.
Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Tier 1:

• A Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education

OR

Tier 2:

• Associate degree and coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education and at least two years of experience teaching infants/toddlers and/or preschool aged children

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.

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full time and part time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume, clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Supplemental Information

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu .

Statement of Diversity: SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunity to individuals across all job titles. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran's status.

SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply.
To learn more about SIUE's Mission and statement on diversity, please visit: https://www.siue.edu/about/mission-goals-plans/index.shtml .

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email careerinfo@siue.edu

Department: Head Start

Type: Administrative/Professional, Non-Faculty Teaching, Head Start, Early Childhood, Preschool, Child Care, Teacher

FT/PT: FT


EOffice Location: United States

Salary Range: $2,972.28 - $3,431.22 Monthly

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