Head Start Lead Teacher - Red Oak
Iowa Community Action Association - West Central Community Action
Location
Red Oak, Iowa
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher directs daily educational activities for children and works closely with parents. Additionally, the role involves supervising classroom staff within the Head Start program.
Requirements summary
An Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education and one year of classroom experience are required. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are mandatory, while a Bachelor's degree in Education is preferred.
Job description
Teacher NEEDED FOR THE Red Oak - WCCA HEAD START CLASSROOM
West Central Community Action is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Red Oak Head Start Program. Teachers work with parents and children, direct daily educational activities, and supervise classroom staff.
- AA/AS in Child Development/Early Childhood Education and 1-year experience as a member of a classroom team required.
- A current and valid driver's license and current valid auto liability insurance are required.
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education, is preferred but not required.
- This is a full-time, 38-week position that may be eligible for the federal student loan forgiveness program.
- Benefits include health, dental, life insurances, vacation, sick pay and paid holidays, IPERS and 403(b) retirement plans.
- Also, discounted tuition through Buena Vista college may be available.
- Find out more about this position and apply online at westcentralca.org.
- If able, please attach college diploma(s) and transcripts to your application.
- All WCCA Head Start staff members are required to complete background check which includes fingerprinting.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Health Insurance
- Sick Pay
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Discounted Tuition
- Ipers Retirement Plan