Head Start Early Childhood Teacher - Truman

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Head Start Early Childhood Teacher plans, implements, and maintains 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. This is a full-time, part-day, school-year position for 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The hourly pay range is $24.08–$26.66, depending on education and experience. The application deadline is November 22, 2026.

Requirements

Minimum qualification: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
Valid driver's license.
Valid car insurance.
Receive clearance through Iowa Department of Human Services child abuse and criminal checks before hire and resubmit every two years.
Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every three years.
Receive clearance through National FBI fingerprint checks; submit fingerprints for the national check before hire or the center start date and resubmit 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 the educational classroom operation.

Benefits

Company-paid 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 insurance.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
Retirement savings options through 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.