POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Instructor/Assistant Instructor (Lead Teacher)
Department of Curriculum and Instruction (SRECP)


Description of the Position: Instructor or Assistant Instructor position(s) in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Responsibilities include serving as Lead Teacher in the Southern Region Early Childhood Programs with three and four year old children in a public school or community-based prekindergarten classroom.

Responsibilities of the Position:

  1. Serve as a model of early childhood professionalism through interactions with the children, parents, and staff members, teaching practices, planning, and involvement in professional activities.

  2. Work in partnership with team teacher within the prekindergarten classroom.

  3. Participate in the development of family involvement and family literacy programs.

  4. Participate in training and/or university coursework as needed and required.

  5. Collaborate in Child Find activities.

  6. Demonstrate participation in professional activities.

  7. Maintain a system of performance assessment reflective of the development of children.

  8. Serve as primary liaison between the school district or community-based prekindergarten program and the Southern Region Early Childhood Programs.

  9. Cooperate in the collection of evaluation and research information.

  10. Participate in the annual performance review.

Requirements for the Position:

  1. The position requires a Baccalaureate Degree with a specialty in Early Childhood Education with a Type 02 or Type 04 certificate.

  2. Philosophical orientation consistent with developmentally appropriate educational practices as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children

  3. Early Childhood Special Education endorsement is highly valued.

  4. Participation in and contribution to professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels is highly desirable.

This is a security-sensitive position. Prior to an offer of employment a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check, will be conducted. 

Appointment and Salary: This is a term appointment. Service in the position does not count toward tenure. This appointment is for a ten month period of time. Continuation in the position will depend on performance and the extension of funding by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Effective Date of Employment: Appointment dates are open. Position vacancies will be filled as needs arise for the Academic Year 09-10.

Application Deadline: (EXTENDED) The review process will begin April 27, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Application Procedure: Complete applications must include a letter of application indicating the position(s) of interest, a curriculum vita and transcripts, and a list of three professional references to be contacted. Send the complete application to:


Search Committee Chair
Southern Region Early Childhood Programs
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Mail Code 4633
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
875 South Normal Ave.
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.