Early Head Start Teacher Sieda Head Start is currently accepting applications for a Early Head Start Teacher in Wapello County. This position will begin employment immediately for the 2026-2027 school year. The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a nurturing and supportive early childhood educational experience for participating children and families. The position oversees the daily implementation of all Head Start/Early Head Start standards and child care regulations within the educational classroom operations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be considered for this position. Formal Education: Requires current Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and approved waiver from Head Start Regional Office. Must be enrolled in a program leading to associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education.
Experience:
Requires 1 year working experience in a Preschool, Child Care setting or other early childhood experience.
Technical Proficiency:
Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, Google docs, and Gmail.
Requires moderate level computer knowledge and experience with Windows based operating system.
Must collect, enter, and update data into ChildPlus.net an existing Head Start management program with minimal training.
Must collect, enter, and update data into Teaching Strategies GOLD an existing online early childhood assessment program with minimal training.
Must perform simple maintenance to keep computers operational.
Wages:
$17.94-21.08 Applications for this position will be taken until October 2, 2026. Sieda requires resumes for all positions in the organization. Please be certain your resume is complete, up-to-date, and includes dates of employment for past positions. For additional information please contact: Ranae Banicky Assistant Director- Child Development Unit641-207-3459rbanicky@sieda.org
