Child Care Assistant; EH

Extra Help
- Child Care Assistant (EH27-028)

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

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 Extra Help
- Child Care Assistant (EH27-028). 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.

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.

• Assists the Project Specialist/Teacher with classroom responsibilities including but not limited to tutoring, lesson plan implementation, group activities, monitoring, counseling, discipline, and motor skill development
• Transports students to and from the service site and provided transportation for planned activities and field trips
• Assists with documenting and securing paperwork, records, and the care and maintenance of classroom, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of planned activities, field trips, and other programming
• Serves/handles prepared food and snacks
• May assist Project Specialist/Teacher or Program Director as requested in areas relating to program communication

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

High school diploma or equivalent.

Possession of credentials required by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for employment as a Child Care Assistant.

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Extra Help job listings typically close three days after the opening date, unless specified in the closing date. Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within the university. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked.

Workdays and hours may vary according to departmental requirements. Extra Help employees do not receive SIUE benefits, holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.

Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available. Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with SIUE, including your position on and Civil Service register.

There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification,…