Head Start Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)

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: August 23, 2026.

Job Title: Head Start Assistant Teacher (Part-Time)

Position Type: Part-Time Limited Status, 20 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Part Day/School Year.

Pay Range: $18.79 - $21.59 hourly depending on education and experience

All Assistant Teachers will need to obtain (if one hasn't already) their Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) within the first year of employment unless they have an Associates of Art Degree in Early Childhood or related degree.  HACAP will help guide you in acquiring this certification and once you do your pay will increase to $21.05 per hour.

Position Goal:

The 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.

What HACAP is proud to offer you:

Company Paid Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Options

• 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

Qualifications & Conditions of Employment:

Education and/or Experience

• Target Qualifications: AA in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and three (3) months of experience working in a childcare setting.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Please attach any trainings/transcripts/or diplomas to your application.

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 [email protected].