Substitute Teacher - Open Recruitment (AP24-016) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in East St. Louis, Illinois

Job Description:

Positio Title: Substitute Teacher - Open Recruitment (AP24-016)

Location: East St. Louis, IL


Division: Univ Services to ESL

Apply Before: 00142

Department: Head Start

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: Description

The Substitute Teacher for the SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Program in East St. Louis will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality early childhood education. Tasked with a wide range of responsibilities, the individual will facilitate developmentally appropriate lesson plans, including activities during Family Style Dining, and implement the adopted curriculum tailored to young learners' needs. Additionally, managing classroom behavior, individualizing instruction, and conducting essential screenings and assessments are key duties. This role requires maintaining meticulous records, scheduling and conducting home visits and parent-teacher conferences, and obtaining as well as managing child outcome data efficiently. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating learning environment for children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs daily lesson plans tailored to the curriculum, incorporating multicultural educational materials and activities in the classroom and playground. Facilitates language experiences during Family Style Dining, ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards (HSPS) and early Head Start program policies. Develops individualized activities for students.
• Organizing the classroom according to developmental levels and defined Learning Centers involves rotating materials regularly to foster a dynamic learning environment. Reflecting the Creative Curriculum study unit, maintaining a clean, safe, and clutter-free classroom with labeled, organized, and easily accessible learning materials is key. Additionally, facilitating the creation of child-centered displays enhances the overall learning experience.
• Oversees classroom operations, manages behavior, offers training and technical support to lead and assistant teachers, and organizes appropriate activities for volunteer assistance.
• Engage with children consistently, whether in the classroom, on the playground, or during transitional periods. Enhance language opportunities and foster higher-level thinking skills.
• Conducts or assists with developmental screenings as assigned, ensuring proper administration of the screening and accurate results. Maintains and effectively uses up-to-date individual and group checklists.
• Engages with parents on all classroom matters, warmly greeting and conversing with them and their children to foster a strong home-center connection and family partnership. Maintains consistent, professional communication with parents through various channels like phone calls, notes, and sending home activities that support the curriculum and their child's learning.
• Conducts a minimum of two home visits and two parent conferences annually as per the program schedule. Keeps accurate attendance records, food and in-kind reports, and other necessary documentation. Actively participates in center staff meetings, weekly staffings, and Head Start program meetings. Identifies supply needs and communicates them to the center coordinator.
• Performs additional duties as required within the scope of responsibilities listed above. Pursues ongoing professional development by attending relevant trainings, workshops, and conferences as budget allows.

Work Schedule: This part-time position offers up to 18 hours per week, with a schedule that may be subject to change. While we aim to provide accurate details, adjustments may be required due to unforeseen circumstances like teacher absences, student needs, or program changes.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.

-OR-

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education and at least two (2) years of experience teaching infants/toddlers and/or preschool aged children;
• AND, Currently enrolled in a qualifying, degree-seeking program leading to a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.

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.

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, emailcareerinfo@siue.edu .

Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits


Opening Date: 03/14/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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