Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher - Marita Theisen

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a nonprofit organization serving families and individuals across nine counties. The Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher plans, implements, and maintains a nurturing, supportive early childhood educational experience for participating children and families. The role oversees the daily implementation of Head Start standards in classroom operations. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, school-day/school-year position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The hourly pay range is $21.91–$26.66, depending on education and experience. The application deadline is November 8, 2026.

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 before hire, with resubmission every two years.
Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent examinations every three years.
Clearance through National FBI fingerprint checks before hire or the start date at the center, with resubmission every four years.

Nice To Haves

Current State of Iowa Early Childhood Teacher License.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and maintain a nurturing and supportive early childhood educational experience for participating children and families.
Oversee the daily implementation of all Head Start standards in educational classroom operations.

Benefits

Paid time off and 11 company-paid holidays.
Short-term disability after one year of employment.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Voluntary dental coverage.
Voluntary insurance plans.
Health and vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary life insurance.
Long-term disability.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
Retirement savings options through Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or a 403(b) plan, with a company match of up to 9.44% of gross wages.
Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University.