Head Start Early Childhood Teacher - Marita Theisen
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 role oversees the daily implementation of Head Start standards in the educational classroom operation. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, school-day/school-year position, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The hourly pay range is $24.08–$26.66, depending on education and experience. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a nonprofit serving families and individuals across nine counties and works with businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community members to strengthen communities.
Requirements
- Minimum qualification: Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid car insurance.
- Obtain clearance from the Iowa Department of Human Services for child abuse and criminal checks before hire and resubmit every two years.
- Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent examinations every three years.
- Obtain clearance through national FBI fingerprint checks before hire or the start date at the center, and resubmit every four years.
- Attach applicable training records, transcripts, or diplomas to the application.
Nice To Haves
- Current State of Iowa Early Childhood Teacher License (target qualification).
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
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Retirement savings 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
