Substitute Teacher - Benton County

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program; Vinton (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

IPERS or 403(b) with company match up 

Corporate Advantage Partnership with 2

Job summary

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) is seeking a Substitute Teacher to join our team on a part-time, as-needed basis. The role supports classrooms when regular staff are absent, helping to maintain a nurturing early education environment.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least three months of experience in a licensed preschool setting. Iowa DHS checks and health screenings are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Three (3) months of experience in a licensed early childhood or preschool setting.

Responsibilities

• Position Goal: support the classroom in the absence of assigned staff to maintain a nurturing education program.
• Assist with classroom coverage when regular staff are absent to ensure proper staff-to-child ratios.
• Contribute to a positive and safe learning environment for participating children.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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: July 19, 2026.

Job Title: Substitute Teacher.

Position Type: Part-Time.

Schedule: Varied days and hours per week based on staffing needs. Substitute Teachers do not have a regular set schedule or guaranteed hours. Employees are contacted to work on an as-needed basis to provide classroom coverage when regular staff are absent and to maintain required staff-to-child ratios.

Pay Range: $18.79 hourly.

Position Goal The Substitute Teacher supports the classroom in the absence of assigned staff in maintaining a nurturing and supportive education program for participating children.

Company Paid Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

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

• High School Diploma or GED

AND

• Three (3) months of experience working in a licensed early childhood or school-based pre-school setting/

Conditions of Employment

• Valid ID and reliable transportation for use on the job.
• Must receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal background checks prior to hire and every two (2) years after.
• Must pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every three (3) years thereafter.

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

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 their application has been received. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be notified.