Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher - Urban

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Coverage

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

IPERS/403(b) Match

Education Partnership

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is seeking an Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher in Cedar Rapids, IA. This full-time role (40 hours/week) runs Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:30 pm, year-round.

The position pays $21.91–$26.66 per hour, depending on education and experience, and requires a current Iowa Early Childhood Teacher license or CDA credential. Benefits include PTO, retirement options, health insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Current State of Iowa Early Childhood Teacher License.
• Infant/Toddler CDA Credential.
• Valid driver license and car insurance as conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Current State of Iowa Early Childhood Teacher License

Infant/Toddler CDA Credential

Job description

Brief Description

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a dynamic nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the lives of families and individuals in our communities across nine counties. We believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside for-profit businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and local community members to create stronger, healthier communities.

Position Overview

Application Deadline: November 22, 2026.

Job Title: Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher.

Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Full Day/Full Year.

Pay Range: $21.91 - $26.66 hourly depending on education and experience.

Position Goal: 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.

Company Paid Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 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

Qualifications & Conditions Of Employment

Education and/or Experience

• Target Qualifications: Current State of Iowa Early Childhood Teacher License.
• Minimum Qualifications: Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid Car Insurance.
• Receive 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.
• Receive 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.

Please attach any trainings/transcripts/or diplomas to your application.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity

HACAP is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with HACAP. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail].

For more information about HACAP, please visit our website at https://www.hacap.org

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement via email that your application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.