Head Start Assistant Teacher — Grow in Early Childhood

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life & AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Coverage

Health & Vision Insurance

FSAs & Voluntary Life

IPERS/403(b) match

Education partnerships

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities and maintain a nurturing learning environment. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Starting pay is $17.24 per hour for those who have not yet earned their CDA; pay increases to $19.81 once the CDA is achieved. Employee benefits include PTO, holidays, disability, life/AD&D, EAP, and more.

Qualifications

• Target: AA in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 3 months’ childcare experience.
• Must obtain CDA within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing educational program.
• Serve as the lead Head Start staff in the teacher’s absence when needed.
• Support classroom activities and keep documentation as required.

Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities and maintain a nurturing learning environment. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Starting pay is $17.24 per hour for those who have not yet earned their CDA; pay increases to $19.81 once the CDA is achieved. Employee benefits include PTO, holidays, disability, life/AD&D, EAP, and more.