Civil Service Posting #13-76
February 13, 2013
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT - HEAD START (E. ST. LOUIS)
Description: This position assists in the supervision of children, coordinates and performs duties in the food service area in the Head Start Centers. The Child Care Assistant supports staff in the implementation of learning experiences provided to the children, their physical needs, as well as, care and maintenance of the Center environment.
Minimum Qualifications: The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services require that early childhood and school-age assistants have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED).
Personal Attributes Needed to Undertake Job:
1. Physical examination as required by Illinois Child Care Act for employees in child care facilities.
2. Personal attributes required by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for all child care personnel.
a. Must be able to follow directions and be a nurturing individual capable of interacting with children in a positive and appropriate manner.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Residency: Illinois
Starting Salary: $8.25 per hour
Application Deadline: February 27, 2013 or until successful candidate is selected
Qualified applicants must submit a Civil Service application http://www.siue.edu/humanresources/forms/pdf/APPLICATION_FOR_CIVIL_SERVICE_EMPLOYMENT.doc (required), resume, and unofficial transcripts (if applicable) to:
Ethel Coleman, Assistant Program Director
SIUE – Head Start /Early Head Start Program
Bldg. C, Room 103
601 James R. Thompson Blvd.
East St. Louis, IL 62201
Or, email application materials to: susmall@siue.edu.
Only one Civil Service application is required to be completed per year. Please use only one application to apply for multiple positions. The Office of Human Resources will not contact applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications listed.
For more information please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/humanresources or call Civil Service Testing at 618-650-2190.
If qualifying by education, you must submit your transcript at the time of application. Applicants qualifying for Veteran’s preference must submit a copy of form DD214 at the time of application.
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 and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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.
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