ADMINISTRATIVE/PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position #FY 10-02
July 20, 2009
HIRING UNIT: UNIVERSITY SERVICES TO EAST ST. LOUIS
HEAD START
TITLE/RANK: Project Specialist/Teacher (As needed)
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Implements the program curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards for classrooms, preparing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, organizing the classroom and classroom routines, and managing classroom operations; maintains classroom materials; facilitates children's learning using appropriate child guidance techniques; recruits and trains classroom volunteers; maintains anecdotal records, conducts/assists with developmental screenings, and conducts two home visits and two parent conferences per child per year; involve parents in the classroom and the program; maintains records and participates in staff meetings; responsible for obtaining outcome measures information.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: 100%, bargaining, continuing (renewable based on availability of funds), 9 month and 12 month appointment beginning September 1, 2009.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal
SALARY RANGE: commensurate with qualifications and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood OR an Associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood with a minimum of three years successful experience in a preschool classroom. Excellent interpersonal, nurturing and problem solving skills required.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: August 7, 2009; thereafter, the 30th of each month until the position(s) are filled.
SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION, RESUME, TRANSCRIPT, AND REFERENCES TO:
SIUE - Head Start Program
Ethel Coleman, Assistant Program Director
601 James R. Thompson Blvd., Bldg. C, Room 103
East St. Louis, IL 62201
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