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Early Head Start Teacher Apprentice

Community Action of Eastern Iowa
Davenport, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

Early Head Start Teacher Apprentice

Provides educational and nurturing support to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (0-5 years) in a classroom setting using a comprehensive approach under the guidance of a teacher to build the skills, education, and experience needed to become an Early Head Start Teacher.

High school diploma required, with the ability to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within six months of hire. Prior experience working with children ages 0–5.

Position Details

Starting at $15.51 Full-time/Non-Exempt

Location: Davenport, Iowa

Benefits Include

Paid leave time and paid holiday

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance Packages

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

Employee Assistance Program

Travel is required to centers in all counties within the program’s service area (Scott, Clinton, Cedar, Muscatine).

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.51 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Have you ever worked for this company?
  • Are you related to anyone who works here or anyone on the Board of Directors or the Head Start Policy Council?
  • PLEASE TYPE "I AGREE" IN THE BOX BELOW: I herby give Community Action of Eastern Iowa (CAEI) permisson to contact current or previous employers or supervisors as well as any references provided, and hereby release CAEI from any liability now or in the future as a result of such contact. I acknowledge and understand that a criminal background screening will be completed upon conditional hire, which may include fingerprinting, child and dependent abuse registry, and driver check depending on the position requirements, state law, and child care licensing requirments. A criminal history does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as the date of the offense, seriousness of the nature of the violation, and the position applied for will be taken into account.
  • PLEASE TYPE "I AGREE" IN THE BOX BELOW: I acknowledge that I may be required to complete a physical exam or complete other medical screenings for certain positions, and that employment is based upon my ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation. I understand that my employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time. CAEI is an at-will employer. I understand that no one other than the Executive Director of CAEI has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment or make any agreement to the foregoing. I declare that all information provided is true and accurate. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts is cause for disqualification from employment or dismissal after hire at any time without previous notice.
  • PLEASE TYPE "I AGREE" IN THE BOX BELOW: I authorize the investigation of any and all information contained in the application.
  • Are you a current or former Head Start/Early Head Start parent?

Education:

  • Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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