Childcare Assistant - Head Start/Early Head Start (CS26-136)

Childcare Assistant – Head Start/Early Head Start (CS26‑136) Overview 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 of Childcare Assistant – Head Start/Early Head Start (CS26‑136). 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. What You Will Do The SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Program is looking for energetic and creative Child Care Assistants to join our team and provide a nurturing and safe classroom environment for children in our Head Start centers located in Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, East St. Louis, Lebanon, and Lovejoy, Illinois. The program serves more than 860 families and children birth through age five, including children with special needs, throughout St. Clair County and consists of a team of individuals dedicated to making real change that leads to the success of children, families and communities. If you are looking for a rewarding career and want to make a difference in childrens lives, then you have found the right path with a rewarding career at SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start. The Child Care Assistant is an integral component of the Head Start/Early Head Start team. The Assistant is responsible for helping the staff with the implementation of learning experiences provided for the children. The selected candidate will help staff provide for the physical needs of children (such as feeding, dressing, sleeping and other activities), along with assisting in the care and maintenance of the center environment. The successful candidate will also coordinate and perform duties in the food service area of the Head Start center. The Child Care Assistant may be assigned other duties and responsibilities in support of the programs mission and goals. Schedule Head Start Child Care Assistant positions are nine‑month (September – May) and part‑time positions. Early Head Start Child Care Assistant positions are twelve‑month, full‑time positions working 37.5 hours weekly, Monday – Friday. Hours may vary between 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Part‑time Assistants typically work 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, six (6) hours per day. Final center assignments/status (part or full time) will be decided upon hire based on programmatic needs. Location Belleville Cahokia Caseyville East St. Louis Lebanon Lovejoy All centers located throughout St. Clair County, Illinois. Currently, there are no Head Start/Early Head Start locations located on Edwardsville or Alton campuses. Positions begin in late‑August/early‑September. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Early childhood and school‑age assistants shall have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED). Possession of credentials required by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for employment as a Child Care Assistant. Newly employed staff shall submit a report of a physical examination completed no more than 6 months prior to employment that provides evidence that they are free of communicable disease, including active tuberculosis, and physical or mental conditions that could affect their ability to perform assigned duties. Benefits 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; SURSretirementplan; Supplementalretirement savings plans; Paid vacation and sick leave accrual; Generousholiday schedule/paid holidays; WorkLifeprograms; Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness) Employee discounts (local and national retailers) Flexible Spending Account Program; For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: 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 veterans status. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Illinois University Edwardsville