Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher - Northwest

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing and supportive early childhood educational experience for participating children and families. The position oversees the daily implementation of all Head Start standards in the educational classroom operation.

Requirements

Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
Valid Driver's License.
Valid Car Insurance.
Clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior to hire and resubmit every two (2) years.
Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every three (3) years thereafter.
Clearance through National FBI fingerprint checks. Fingerprints must be submitted for national check prior to hire or start date at the center. Resubmit every four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

Current State of Iowa Early Childhood Teacher License.

Responsibilities

Planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing and supportive early childhood educational experience for participating children and families.
Overseeing the daily implementation of all Head Start standards in the educational classroom operation.

Benefits

Company Paid Benefits
Paid Time Off
11 Company Paid Holidays
Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Dental (Voluntary Coverage)
Voluntary Insurance Plans
Health and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life
Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Retirement Savings Options
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of or up to 9.44% of your gross wage
Additional Benefits
Corporate Advantage Partnership
Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University