What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Teacher – Charles City, IA position at North Iowa Community Action Organization?
Job Title: Head Start Teacher
Location: Charles City, IA
Job Type: Full-Time during the school year, summers off
Salary Range: $20.21 - $26.41 based on education
About Us: Join our dedicated team at North Iowa Community Action Head Start, where we believe in fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children. Our Head Start program focuses on promoting school readiness and supporting families in our community.
Position Overview: You will be a passionate and experienced Head Start Teacher that provides high-quality education to preschool-aged children, Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, during the school year. You will create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages curiosity, exploration, and social development.
Key Responsibilities:
You will use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with peers, students, and families to support each child’s individual needs.
You will work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment by developing and implementing engaging lesson plans with your classroom staff that align with Head Start standards.
You will maintain a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
You will monitor and assess children’s development progress by maintaining records.
You will use your experience working with preschool-aged children to maintain a nurturing, welcoming environment for each child.
You will use your education of at least an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education to provide a variety of experiences that stimulate the children to explore and express their creative abilities.
What We Offer:
- Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex-Spending Account
- IPERS!!
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume to jobapps@nicao-online.org. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 641-423-8993 ext. 142.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of young children and their families! We look forward to welcoming you to our team at North Iowa Community Action Organization!
North Iowa Community Action Organization is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.21 - $26.41 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Charles City, IA 50616 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26