Preschool Teacher - Head Start

Community Action Agency of Siouxland; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Action Agency of Siouxland in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Preschool Teacher - Head Start for immediate hire. This full-time, 10-month position requires an Iowa teaching license and an Early Childhood endorsement, with responsibilities to design lessons following Iowa standards and Head Start outcomes.

You will manage classrooms, apply positive behavior supports, differentiate instruction, analyze data, and collaborate with a diverse team to meet the needs of all students, starting

Qualifications

• Iowa teaching license is required.
• Early Childhood endorsement required.
• Demonstrates competence in classroom management and PBIS.
• Design lesson plans following Iowa Early Learning Standards and Head Start outcomes.
• Proficient in research-based instructional practices for early childhood.
• Knowledge of Differentiated Instruction and classroom application.
• Analyze data to align assessment with instruction.
• Fosters a positive growth mindset for self and students.
• Strong communication and collaboration to plan for academic and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons aligned with Iowa learning standards and Head Start outcomes.
• Create a classroom culture that supports learning for every student.
• Demonstrate instructional practices for early childhood students.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with families and staff to support student progress.

Education

Iowa teaching license

Early Childhood endorsement

Classroom management & PBIS

Differentiated Instruction

Data-driven instruction

Team collaboration

Job description

Sioux City Community School District Community Action Agency of Siouxland - Sioux City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Preschool Teacher - Head Start

Sioux City Community School District Community Action Agency of Siouxland - Sioux City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 3799480

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Iowa teaching license required
• Early Childhood endorsement required
• Demonstrates competence in classroom management and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
• Design lesson plans following Iowa Early Learning Standards, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and curricula guidelines
• Proficient in the demonstration of research-based instructional practices for early childhood
• Knowledge of Differentiated Instruction and classroom application
• Analyze data to align assessment with instruction
• Creates a classroom culture that supports learning of every student based upon a positive growth mindset for self and students
• Able to effectively communicate, collaborate, and problem solve to plan for the academic and behavioral needs of students
• Experience with Diverse Student Populations preferred
• Able to work on a team, serving a diverse student population
• High expectations of self and students with a daily sense of urgency for student learning

Position Type: Full-Time 10 Month

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

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Contact Information

• Stefanie Verros
• 627 4th Street
• Sioux City, Iowa 51101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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