supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving ambitious family goals.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This is a grant-funded position represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA.
Examples of Duties
Support for Classroom Teachers, Curriculum, Assessment, and Monitoring Responsibilities, Instructional Support: Observation, Coaching, and Professional Development, Classroom Support, Support for Families (Recruitment, Comprehensive Services, Parent Engagement and Education).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with an active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) AND endorsement in Early Childhood Education by date of hire; or equivalent; at least one year of experience working intensely with families of young children (under 5 years old); at least 3 years of experience working in a prekindergarten classroom setting; experience working with at-risk, culturally, and/or linguistically diverse children and families.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in education, Curriculum and Instruction, or other related field; Early Childhood Special Education Approval/Endorsement; experience with coaching, ECERS, Creative Curriculum, home visits, and community partnerships.
Required Documents: letter of application, CV/resume, transcript, and three references.
