Project Specialist Teacher Assistant/Aide II (AP27-004)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is seeking a Project Specialist Teacher Assistant/Aide II to support early childhood classrooms. The role involves assisting a head teacher in creating a safe, nurturing learning environment and implementing age-appropriate instructional plans for children aged 3-5 or infants/toddlers in various Head Start settings on campus sites in Illinois.

The position emphasizes behavior management, development screenings, and data recording to guide instruction,

Qualifications

• Tier I requires an associate degree or higher in ECE or Child Development.
• Tier II requires a CDA credential or a state certificate meeting CDA requirements.
• Enrollment pathway with at least 50% coursework toward an Associate's degree is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support head teacher in creating a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Assist with developmentally appropriate instructional plans and engage all children.
• Promote positive behavior management in the classroom.
• Support screenings, ongoing assessments, and data recording for instruction.
• Participate in home visits and parent–teacher conferences as requested.

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

CDA credential or state certificate meeting CDA requirements

Enrollment in program toward Associate's degree with 50% coursework completed

Job description

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Project Specialist Teacher Assistant/Aide II (AP27-004).

What You Will Do

• Support the head teacher in creating a safe, loving, developmentally appropriate environment that promotes emotional and social growth and school readiness.
• Assist with developmentally appropriate instructional plans and engage with all children, including those with specialized needs.
• Promote positive behavior management in the classroom.
• Support developmental screenings, ongoing assessments, and recording of outcome data to inform future instruction.
• Participate in home visits and parent–teacher conferences as requested by the teacher.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Tier I: Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Tier II:
  • Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds CDA requirements.
  • Or be currently enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and have already completed at least half (50%) of coursework, with continuing active enrollment and progress as described.

Employment Details

• Head Start Teacher Assistant positions are 9-month (August-May), full-time, serving children aged 3-5 years.
• Early Head Start Teacher Assistant positions are 12-month, full-time, serving children aged 6 weeks-36 months.
• SIUE Head Start centers are located in Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, East St. Louis, Lebanon, and Lovejoy, Illinois. Final center assignment will be based on programmatic needs.

EEO Statement

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