Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher - Coral Ridge

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.

About the role

The Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing and supportive early childhood educational experience for participating children and families. The position oversees the daily implementation of all Head Start standards in the educational classroom operation.

Application Deadline: August 23, 2026

Schedule

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
• Full Day/Extended Year

Pay

$21.91 - $26.66 hourly depending on education and experience

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)
• Voluntary Insurance Plans
• 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

Requirements

• Current State of Iowa Early Childhood Teacher License (Target Qualification)
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) (Minimum Qualification)
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Car Insurance
• 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
• Clearance through National FBI fingerprint checks prior to hire or start date at the center, resubmit every four (4) years

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