EOE/M/F/D/V
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Early Childhood Teacher
CID – Central Institute for the Deaf is accepting applications for a full-time early childhood teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The early childhood teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality group instruction to preschool aged children with hearing loss learning to listen and talk. The early childhood teacher creates developmentally appropriate learning experiences that foster growth in social-emotional skills, motor development, self-help, play skills, and pre-academic readiness. The early childhood teacher leads whole-group and small-group instruction, including morning circle, centers, structured play, and group activities, while maintaining a nurturing, engaging and well-organized classroom environment.
The early childhood teacher collaborates with teachers of the deaf, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), behavior specialists, and other professionals to support both group instruction and individual student needs. The early childhood teacher uses data-driven practices to monitor student growth across developmental domains.
Prior experience working with children with hearing loss is not required. We are looking for a candidate who can bring a different expertise and perspective to enhance our early childhood program.
Qualified candidates will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
- Eligible for Missouri teaching certificate in early childhood education
- Special education certification or experience preferred
- Strong foundation in early childhood development
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to design developmentally appropriate instruction
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
We offer competitive compensation, commensurate with education and experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability, vision, a flexible spending plan, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions, paid sick and personal time, and tuition reimbursement. The starting salary for the position is $46,000 per year.
If you meet the requirements above and enjoy helping children learn, we encourage you to apply using the following link:
https://secure.ipsonline.net/ta/CID.careers?ApplyToJob=822244866
Alternatively, you may submit your cover letter and resume’ to: Early Childhood Teacher, Human Resources, Central Institute for the Deaf, 825 South Taylor Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 or e-mail cid@cid.edu
4th-Year Audiology Extern
The CID – Central Institute for the Deaf Martha E. Jones Pediatric Audiology Center provides a full range of pediatric re/habilitative audiologic services. These include behavioral hearing evaluations, device evaluations (digital hearing aids, cochlear implants and FM systems) and programming, parent counseling and educational outreach. CID audiologists work closely with educators in the CID family center and school addressing the speech, language and hearing needs of children from birth to age 18.
Each year, we seek a fourth-year audiology extern to participate in all aspects of the audiology clinic. These include making and fitting earmolds, selecting and verifying hearing aids, programming and verifying cochlear implants for children, fitting FM systems and planning appropriate auditory training goals. Through observation and guided supervision, the extern helps counsel families about hearing loss, device options and the cochlear implantation process. Stipend available.
Please send cover letter, CV, 3 letters of recommendation and a copy of current academic transcript to Pediatric Audiology Extern, c/o Human Resources, Central Institute for the Deaf, 825 S. Taylor Ave., Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 or email cid@cid.edu. For more information: 314.977.0104