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

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

Salary: $2,500.02 - $2,796.20 Monthly

Location:

East St. Louis, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 01400

Organization:
Head Start

Opening Date: 07/20/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous

FLSA:
Determined by Position

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

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

• Support the head teacher in creating a safe, loving, developmentally appropriate environment that promotes emotional/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.

About SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start

The SIUE Head Start/Early Head Start Program is committed to ensuring children and families are engaged with highly qualified staff who have the heart, spirit, and knowledge base to support the achievement of children and families. Head Start Teacher Assistant positions are nine-month (August - May), full-time positions, and serve children between the ages of three and five years of age.

Early Head Start Teacher Assistant positions are twelve-month, full-time positions, and serve children between the ages of six weeks and thirty-six months of age. SIUE Head Start centers are located in Belleville, Cahokia, Caseyville, East St. Louis, Lebanon, and Lovejoy, Illinois. Final center assignments will be decided upon hire based on programmatic needs.

When submitting your application, please include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE.
• PLEASE NOTE:
  
  All candidates must provide transcripts and/or certifications for minimum qualification verification.
• Three professional references with current contact information.

TIER I:

- Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development OR TIER II:

- Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential; or - - Currently enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education having already completed at least half (50%) of coursework. Demonstrate active enrollment each semester/term in the associates degree program from the time of hire.

Demonstrate successful completion and progress towards meeting the degree requirements at the end of each semester/term. Courses taken need to count/accrue towards earning the qualified degree.

Salary Based on Qualifications Listed Below

Project Specialist Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant I TIER I:

- Monthly Salary

Teacher Aide I- 0 Years of Experience - $ 2,562.95

Teacher Aide I- 1-2 Years of Experience - $ 2,610.12

Teacher Aide I- 2-4 Years of Experience - $ 2,688.08

Teacher Aide I-4+Years of Experience - $ 2,796.20

Project Specialist Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant II TIER II:

- Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential;

-Or-

- Currently enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education having already completed

at least half (50%) of coursework. Demonstrate active enrollment each semester/term in the associates degree program from

the time of hire. Demonstrate successful completion and progress towards meeting the degree requirements at the end of

each semester/term. Courses taken need to count/accrue towards earning the qualified degree.

Teacher Aide II- 0 Years of Experience - $ 2,500.02

Teacher Aide II- 1-2 Years of Experience - $ 2,549.20

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed…