Head Start Teacher

Division: Early Childhood Development Program

Salary: $23,733 – 38,875.20   25-2011

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Deadline: Enniskó:wa/March 7, 2014

Description of Position: Under the general direction of the ECDP Education Supervisor, responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands on, age appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development.

Qualifications:  A Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or advance degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an Early Childhood classroom with preschool children.  Candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, prior to employment beginning.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272.  Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility to: human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY:  The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK:  All positions require candidates to successfully pass background checks prior to employment.  Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:  A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.