What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Assistant Teacher - Inn Circle position at Hawkeye Area Community Action Program?
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: June 30, 2026.
Job Title: Early Head Start Assistant Teacher.
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Full Day/Full Year.
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. All Assistant Teachers are required to obtain their CDA within their first year of employment. HACAP will guide you in obtaining your CDA and once acquired pay will increase to $19.81 an hour.
Position Goal
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.
Company Paid Benefits
What HACAP is proud to offer you:
Education and/or Experience
Additional Information
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 hresources@hacap.org.
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.
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: June 30, 2026.
Job Title: Early Head Start Assistant Teacher.
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Full Day/Full Year.
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. All Assistant Teachers are required to obtain their CDA within their first year of employment. HACAP will guide you in obtaining your CDA and once acquired pay will increase to $19.81 an hour.
Position Goal
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.
Company Paid Benefits
What HACAP is proud to offer you:
- 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
- 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
- Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University
Education and/or Experience
- Target Qualifications: AA in Early Childhood Education.
- Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and three (3) month of experience working in a child care setting.
- 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.
Additional Information
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 hresources@hacap.org.
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.
Salary : $17 - $20