Employment Opportunities

EOE/M/F/D/V
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.   

 

Teacher Aide

CID – Central Institute for the Deaf is accepting applications for a teacher aide for the 2026-2027 school year to work directly with children ages 3 -12.  The teacher aide assists classroom teachers to help a class and department run smoothly.  The aide may provide supplementary instructional help as needed under the guidance of the teacher, prepare teaching materials and perform other administrative tasks to support teachers. This position will work directly with students in our Anabeth and John Weil Early Childhood Center and in our aftercare program.   The position begins August 10, 2026 and will continue through June 1, 2027.  The aide will also have the opportunity to work in our extended school year program, which runs from June 3rd– June 30, 2027.

Qualified candidates will:

  • have experience working with young children,
  • utilize effective behavior management strategies
  • have a genuine interest in serving the needs of students and the ability to operate within the philosophy of the program
  • have the physical ability to assist children ages 3 -12
  • have excellent verbal communication skills
  • have strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • have strong organizational skills
  • preferably have some college or advanced education

We offer a competitive rate of $17.50 – $25.75 per hour, 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.

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=838994457

Alternatively, you may submit your cover letter and resume’ to:  Teacher Aide, 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