Head Start Project Specialist & Early Childhood Educator

Illinois Education Job Bank; Edwardsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

University tuition waivers

Life insurance

Supplemental retirement savings plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

WorkLife programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for the position of Head Start Project Specialist/Teacher (AP26-008). The role focuses on implementing curriculum, individualized instruction, and conducting screenings, home visits, and parent conferences.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or an Associate’s degree with 60 credits in ECE and applicable experience teaching young children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education or 60 college credits with 6 hours in ECE and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the adopted curriculum and manage classroom behavior.
• Individualize instruction for each child and conduct screenings and assessments.
• Maintain records and schedule and complete home visits and parent–teacher conferences.
• Obtain and manage child outcome data.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood education or 60 college credits with 6 hours in early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education with experience teaching infants/toddlers and/or pre‑school aged children

Job description

Head Start Project Specialist/Teacher (AP26-008)

Duties

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position ofHead Start Project Specialist/Teacher (AP26-008). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

Implement the adopted curriculum and manage classroom behavior.

Individualize instruction for each child and conduct screenings and assessments.

Maintain records and schedule and complete home visits and parent–teacher conferences.

Obtain and manage child outcome data.

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications

Project/Specialist Teacher

Level 1- Monthly $3,578.01-$4,571.62 -Based on years of experience

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Level 2-Monthly $3,099.43-$3,199.41 - Based on years of experience

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in early childhood education or 60 college credits with at least 6 hours in early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education with experience teaching infants/toddlers and/or pre-school aged children.

Salary/Benefits

For Salary, see Qualifications.

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and visioninsurance;
• Universitytuition waivers(full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Lifeinsurance;
• Supplementalretirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• WorkLifeprograms;
• Employee Assistance Program(mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts(local and national retailers);
• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at [e-mail] .

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: [e-mail] .

District Name Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Building Name Address Campus Box 1040
Edwardsville, IL 62026 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Southwestern County Madison Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Other School Service Personnel Grade Level Other