Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Marita Theisen

About the Role

The Early Head Start Assistant Teacher supports the Teacher in planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing and supportive educational program for participating children. The Assistant Teacher is the designated lead Head Start staff person at times during the day when the teacher is not present in the classroom.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Teacher will work alongside the Teacher to create a positive and engaging learning environment for young children, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental progress.

Qualifications

• Target Qualifications: AA in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and three (3) months of experience working in a child care setting.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid ID.
• Reliable transportation.
• Receive clearance by the Iowa Department of Human Services on child abuse and criminal checks prior to hire and resubmit every two (2) years.
• Pass a pre-employment health examination and subsequent health examinations every three (3) years thereafter.
• Receive clearance through National FBI fingerprint checks. Fingerprints must be submitted for national check prior to hire or start date at the center. Resubmit every four (4) years.

Pay

Pay Range: $17.24 - $19.81 hourly depending on education and experience. Starting rate for this position is $17.24 for all Assistant Teachers that have not obtained their Child Development Associate Certification (CDA), have an Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Pay will increase to $19.81 an hour upon acquiring CDA certification.

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. School Day/School Year.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and 11 Company Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability (After 1 Year of Employment)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental (Voluntary Coverage)
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Savings Options: Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) or 403(b) plan with a generous company match of up to 9.44% of your gross wage
• Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026. Please attach any trainings/transcripts/or diplomas to your application.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. To request an accommodation, please contact HACAP's Human Resources Department by email at hresources@hacap.org.

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