Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and University Services to East St. Louis Head Start Program invite applications for substitute Child Care Helpers. These positions serve as a substitute teachers in the class room in the absence of a teacher, teacher aide and/or child care assistant. The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the supervision of children, coordinate and perform duties in the food service area in the Head Start/Early Head Start centers; and, support staff in the implementation of learning experiences provided to the children, their physical needs as well as, care and maintenance of center environment in the absence of the classroom teacher or teacher aid. Areas of service include East St. Louis, Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, Lovejoy, and Centerville, Illinois. Candidates must be able to follow directions and be a nurturing individual capable of interacting with children in a positive and appropriate manner.

Minimum qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent

(An Associate’s degree in child development or early childhood education and at least three (3) months of experience in an early childhood setting is preferred.)

Starting salary: $8.00 per hour

Application deadline: Review of applications to begin immediately and will continue on an on-going basis until the substitute applicant pool is established.

Qualified applicants must submit a Civil Service application http://www.siue.edu/humanresources/employmentopportunities/civilservice/cs10-43.shtml

(required), resume (optional) and unofficial transcripts (if applicable) to:

Ethel Coleman, Assistant Program Director

SIUE – Head Start /Early Head Start Program

Bldg. C, Room 103

601 James R. Thompson Blvd.

East St. Louis, IL 62201

For more information please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/humanresources.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and/or Drug Screening prior to an offer of employment.

As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap. Women and minorities are urged to apply.