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CID is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other factor protected by federal, state or local laws.
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
Development Database Coordinator
CID – Central Institute for the Deaf is accepting applications for a development database coordinator to maintain our Raiser’s Edge donor database, analyze donor data and support our development office. This position supports a variety of development activities, which include annual fundraising initiatives, grants and events. Top consideration will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher and previous experience working in a nonprofit development office. Some specific skills we are looking for are:
- Advanced skills with a Raiser’s Edge or similar database
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency with data analysis concepts
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, particularly Excel, Power BI and Teams
- Strong people and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task with accuracy
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 holidays, sick and vacation time and tuition reimbursement. The starting rate is $23 per hour.
For over a century, CID has been teaching children who are deaf and hard of hearing to listen, talk, read and succeed. We work closely with families and professionals in St. Louis and worldwide to help children reach their fullest potential. We could not complete this important work without the efforts of our development team. If you believe in CID’s mission and are looking for an employer that values fairness, tradition, diversity and inclusion, good manners, communication and collaboration and reflective innovation, we encourage you to apply using the following link:
https://secure.ipsonline.net/ta/CID.careers?ApplyToJob=805502848
Alternatively, qualified applicants may send a cover letter and resume’ to: Development Database Coordinator, c/o Human Resources, Central Institute for the Deaf, 825 S. Taylor Ave., Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 or cid@cid.edu
Teacher of the Deaf
CID – Central Institute for the Deaf is accepting applications for a teacher of the deaf to provide listening and spoken language instruction along with pre-academic/academic instruction to children who are deaf and hard of hearing between the ages of 3 and 12. This position is for the 2026–2027 school year.
Qualified candidates are knowledgeable about child development and listening and spoken language instruction. A qualified candidate is motivating, organized, flexible and an excellent communicator willing to work collaboratively with other staff members. A master’s degree in education of the deaf is required. Candidates must obtain a valid Missouri teaching certificate. CED (Council for Education of the Deaf) certification is preferred.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The starting salary for first-year teachers is $52,200. 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.
Please send cover letter and resume’ to: Teacher, Human Resources, Central Institute for the Deaf, 825 S. Taylor Ave., Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 or cid@cid.edu.
Patient Accounts Specialist
CID – Central Institute for the Deaf seeks a full-time, year-round patient accounts specialist responsible for managing patient accounts, ensuring accurate billing, processing insurance claims and providing excellent customer service to patients. The patient account specialist works collaboratively with CID’s audiologists, finance and school office staff to ensure effective and efficient clinic operations. This role encompasses scheduling, revenue cycle management, medical records releases and requests, inventory and supplies management, report processing and updating financial information in the medical practice management and financial reporting systems.
Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented and able to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, patients/families and third-party payors.
Candidates should also have experience with medical billing/coding and should be proficient in using computers, equipment and other technology including but not limited to:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- 3D Print lab software and equipment
- HearForm or other clinical practice management software
- Remote communication platforms
- Network printers, copiers, faxes
- Phone system
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate’s degree or certification in medical billing/coding or medical office management is preferred.
CID provides a competitive hourly rate commensurate with education and experience and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, vision, 403(b) retirement benefits, flexible spending plans for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care, tuition reimbursement and paid holidays, vacation and sick time. The starting hourly rate for this position is $20 per hour.
As a leader in the field for more than 110 years, CID is committed to creating a community where the voice of every child, family, employee and professional is heard and respected. We value fairness, tradition, diversity and inclusion, good manners, communication and collaboration and reflective innovation. If you believe in CID’s mission and share in our values, we encourage you to apply using the following link:
https://secure.ipsonline.net/ta/CID.careers?ApplyToJob=805448449
Alternatively, applicants may send a cover letter and resume’ to: Patient Accounts Specialist, Human Resources, Central Institute for the Deaf, 825 S.Taylor Ave., Saint Louis, Missouri 63110 or 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