Head Start Teacher

Division: Early Childhood Development Program

Salary:  $23,732.80 – 42,910.40    25-2011 Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Deadline: Tsiothóhrha/December 6, 2013

Description of Position:  Under the general direction of the ECDP Education Supervisor, the Head Start Teacher is 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:  Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in early childhood education or bachelor’s degree or advanced degree plus course work equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with 3 years’ experience in teaching pre-school aged children.  Candidate must successfully pass criminal background check, prior to beginning employment.

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272.

Submit letter of interest and resume to: [email protected] 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:  Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

ELIGIBILTY 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.