ADMINISTRATIVE/PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position #FY 10-03
July 20, 2009
HIRING UNIT: UNIVERSITY SERVICES TO EAST ST. LOUIS
HEAD START
TITLE/RANK: Project Specialist/Teacher Aide (As needed)
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Assists in implementing the program curriculum and Head Start Performance Standards for classrooms, preparing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and organizing the classroom and classroom techniques; assists in maintaining classroom materials; facilitates children's learning using appropriate child guidance techniques; assists in recruiting and training classroom volunteers; maintains anecdotal records, conducts/assists with developmental screenings, and assists with two home visits and two parent conferences per child per year; involves parents in the classroom and the program; assists with maintaining records and participates in staff and case management meetings.
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: Two years of credits from an accredited college/university with a minimum six semester or equivalent hours in early child development or related course work OR a minimum of one year full time early childhood experience in a licensed early childhood program and one year credits from an accredited college/university, with six semester or equivalent hours in early child development or related course work OR current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. 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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