Infant/Toddler Teacher

Why Join Us?

Impact: Play a pivotal role in closing the achievement gap for children in our community.

Culture: Work within a supportive, mission-driven environment that values professional growth.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Wage Scale: $15.21-$27.06 (Based on education and experience level)
• 40 hours/week; 12 months; Monday-Friday work week
• Hiring Bonus
• 401K
• Paid Time Off-Start Earning immediately
• Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD & Life Insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program

Role Overview:

To ensure our youngest children have a solid foundation for life. To encourage the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children and to attend to their safety and welfare. To promote family engagement in all aspects of the program.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
• Prefer AAS or BA in Early Childhood Education
• High school diploma candidates will be required to enroll in a CDA credential program and complete the credential on the Employer's timetable as a condition of employment.
• No prior experience is necessary.
• Prefer two years of experience in an early childhood (preschool and/or infant/toddler) classroom.
• Experience should include the ability to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all children
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suites & Database system
• Valid Iowa Driver's License & ability to be insured under agency policy
• Must be cleared & allowed to work in a childcare setting by the Iowa Department of Human Services