Student Employment:

There are employment opportunities for SIUE students as part-time teaching assistants during the fall and spring semesters and the summer session.

Normal hours of operation are: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM,  Monday through Friday.

Hours of Employment:

• Varies according to each student's class schedule.

• Schedules are set for the same time for an entire semester.

• Shifts may include working the same hours on a MWF schedule, TR schedule, or a Monday through Friday schedule.

• Since class obligations change from one semester to the next, work schedules may change on a semester to semester basis.

• The hours for teaching Assistants average from 10 to 20 hours per week. 

Minimal Qualifications:

• Teaching Assistants must be active SIUE students.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Skilled at working with children.
• Employment is open to any major, but majors relating to child development, social work or early childhood education are preferred.

Requirements:

• References

• Clearance on a criminal background check

•  A current physical verifying good health

•  A negative TB test

Hiring Process:

• Hiring takes place before each semester begins.  (For example, hiring for Spring semester begins in late Fall semester prior to the winter holiday break.)

• The first step is to visit the Student Employment  web page and apply online. Follow the instructions provided to print a job referral form. 

• Bring Student Employment Job referral form and copy of your current course schedule to Early Childhood Center.  A resume is also helpful.