Positio Title: Center Coordinator (AP25-064)
Location: East St. Louis, IL
Division: Univ Services to ESL
Apply Before: 00839
Department: Head Start
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Description
Overview:
Are you the kind of leader who can juggle a clipboard, a budget, and a classroom full of giggles-all before lunchtime? Do you believe in the power of early childhood education to shape futures and strengthen families? If so, SIUE wants YOU to lead one of our amazing SIUE Head Start centers as our next Center Coordinator (AP25-064)!
What You Will Do:
- Lead the Charge: Manage and supervise all staff and day-to-day operations at the center-keeping everything running like a well-oiled (and very joyful) machine.
- Team Coach & Supporter: Motivate, mentor, and manage a team of educators and support staff to be their best every day.
- Standard Superhero: Ensure your center meets all Head Start Performance Standards-because quality care isn't optional, it's everything.
- Child-Focused & Family-Friendly: Keep the kiddos safe, learning, and thriving while also creating a welcoming environment for families to engage and grow.
- Problem Solver Extraordinaire: Tackle scheduling hiccups, compliance checklists, and parent questions with grace and a go-get-'em attitude.
Why SIUE?Because here, it's more than a job-it's a mission. You'll be part of a passionate, dedicated, and slightly glitter-covered team working to give every child a strong start and every family the support they deserve.
Ready to lead with love and lift up your community-one little learner at a time?Apply today and help us build brighter futures from the ground up.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications-Bachelors degree in early childhood education, child development, or elementary education with an emphasis on early childhood required
-Minimum three (3) years successful supervisory experience in an early childhood program required
-Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, problem solving and interpersonal skills required
-Experience with low income and culturally diverse families
Supplemental InformationApplication Materials and Information:- 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.
- You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
- Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
- Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.
Pre- Employment Screening: 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, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.
Additional Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu .
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 veteran's status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: careerinfo@siue.edu. 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 vision insurance;
- University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
- Life insurance;
- SURS retirement plan;
- Supplemental retirement savings plans;
- Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
- Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
- WorkLife programs;
- 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: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits
Opening Date: 06/17/2025
Closing Date: 7/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026
Website: https://www.siue.edu/
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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