POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Instructor/Assistant Instructor (Supervising Teachers)
SIUC Head Start

Position: Instructor/Assistant Instructor (Supervising Teacher). The appointment will be at the rank of assistant instructor with a bachelor's degree and at the rank of instructor with a master's degree.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with experience in teaching preschool children or a Bachelor's degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education with two years paid experience in teaching preschool children and six (6) or more courses in early childhood education and/or child development is required. 04 Certification preferred. Ability to maintain a program of developmentally appropriate instruction and physical management and care for children ages three to five years is required.

This is a security-sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check.

Duties: Participate in the planning and implementation of a program of instruction of developmentally appropriate activities for Head Start. Responsibilities include home visits, paperwork, screenings, assessments and referrals in Head Start classrooms in Jackson and Williamson counties.

Effective Date of Appointment: ASAP

Application Deadline: July 15, 2009, or until position(s) are filled.

Application Procedure: Complete application must include a letter of application, resume, and transcript. Send to:
 

Director, Search Committee - Supervising Teacher
Head Start Program
Mail Code 4336
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1900 N Illinois Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901

 

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.