Teacher-10 month (Indianola) - 999680

Drake University; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for Drake employees and

Tuition exchange programs

Job summary

Drake University Head Start seeks a preschool Classroom Teacher for the Knoxville classroom in Indianola, Iowa. The role involves leading daily activities, implementing early childhood curriculum, and partnering with a teacher associate to meet children’s educational and health needs.

The ideal candidate has a degree in early childhood education and one year of preschool experience, with ability to meet licensing and insurance requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education.
• One year of experience in a preschool environment.
• Ability to pass all state childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to be insured by University's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Maintain children’s files, admission forms, and annual licensing checks.
• Deliver instruction following lesson plans and adapt to individual learning styles; support social-emotional development.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and volunteers while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating health issues with the nurse.
• Collaborate with staff to implement curriculum and maintain a safe, orderly classroom environment.
• Supervise the Food Program in the classroom and assist with meals and cleanup.
• Conduct family home visits and travel within the service area; comply with Head Start standards.

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education

Job description

Title: Teacher-10 month (Indianola) - 999680

Position Number:999680

Unit/Department: Drake Head Start

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Department Summary:

The Mission of Head Start and Early Head Start is a noble one: “better preparing young children and their families for life experiences now and in the future.”

Drake University Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5, in classroom settings, home-based programs, & childcare partner locations

Job Summary:

Drake University Head Start is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a preschool classroom Teacher in our Knoxville classroom. The classroom is located in Indianola, Iowa. This position leads daily classroom activities by developing, implementing, and evaluating early childhood curriculum and practice. The ideal candidate will be skilled in delivering lessons focused on social-emotional skills and kindergarten readiness. Each of our Head Start teachers partners with a teacher associate to meet the educational, nutritional, and hygiene needs of children in the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education.
• One year of experience in a preschool environment.
• Ability to pass all state childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to be insured by University's insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Early Childhood endorsement
• Current teaching license with special education endorsement.
• Head Start/Early Head Start experience.
• Current driver's license

Job Duties:

• 25% - Maintain children's files, check off forms at admission, file them and check annually for licensing. Document and monitor children's progress to evaluate appropriateness of curriculum to meet children's developmental needs. Create and maintain accurate, confidential reports and records within applicable regulations and performance standards. - (Essential)
• 25% - Conduct instruction by following lesson plan while adapting plan to meet individual learning styles. Create a developmentally appropriate environment where children are comfortable enough to verbalize feelings, question, explore, experiment and problem solve. Support children's social-emotional development. Promote successful classroom performance for each student - (Essential)
• 15% - Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality. Establish rapport and trust with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors to respond to children's environmental needs. Ensure the coordination of health issues of child and family with designated nurse - (Essential)
• 15% - Partner with staff in the development and implementation of the curriculum and maintaining a safe, orderly, and high-quality work environment. Ensure an organized, clean classroom and present interesting ideas and activities to share with children - (Essential)
• 10% - Supervise Food Program in the classroom to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Participate in mealtime activities by assisting with serving food, eating with the children, and cleaning up after meals - (Essential)
• 5% - Conduct initial and ongoing family home visits and socializations (if applicable). Travel for business purposes within service area - (Essential)
• 5% - Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local regulations, rules and requirements compliance. Maintain strict confidentiality of all records and documents. Maintain department records and reports in a secure manner. Continue professional growth by attending classes and workshops, reading new materials, and contributing resources to the program. Represent Drake University and Drake University Head Start in a professional manner. Treat clients, co-workers, staff, parents and community members with respect and civility, and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everyone at all times. React to change productively, maintain prompt and regular attendance, and perform all other duties as assigned. Promote Head Start philosophy and initiatives - (Essential)

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits

Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time

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