Head Start Assistant Teacher — Path to CDA & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 company paid holidays

Short-Term Disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental (Voluntary)

Health and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness and AccidentInsurance

IPERS/403(b) match

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is seeking a Head Start Assistant Teacher for a full-time, 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. The pay range is $17.24–$19.81/hour, starting at $17.24 unless the CDA is already obtained; CDA must be completed within the first year, after which pay increases to $19.81/hour.

The role assists the Teacher in planning and delivering a nurturing Head Start program, stepping in as lead staff when the teacher is away, and supporting

Qualifications

• Target Qualifications: AA in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and three months of experience in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the Teacher in planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing educational program. The Assistant Teacher is the lead Head Start staff at times when the teacher is absent.

Skills

Lead with care

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 for a full-time, 40-hour work week from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. The pay range is $17.24–$19.81/hour, starting at $17.24 unless the CDA is already obtained; CDA must be completed within the first year, after which pay increases to $19.81/hour.

The role assists the Teacher in planning and delivering a nurturing Head Start program, stepping in as lead staff when the teacher is away, and supporting