POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Instructor/Assistant Instructor (Teachers)
SIUC Head Start
 

Position: Instructor/Assistant Instructor (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) or a Bachelor's degree in a field related to Early Childhood Education and six (6) or more courses in early childhood education and/or child development is required. Applicants with Bachelor's in ECE or experience in teaching preschool children 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: Responsibilities include assisting the supervising teacher in maintaining a program of developmentally appropriate instruction for three to five year old children 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, transcript, and names and phone numbers of three references. Send to:

Director, Search Committee - 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.