Preschool Teacher

Sieda Head Start is currently accepting applications for a Head Start Preschool Teacher in Mahaska County. This position will begin employment immediately.

SUMMARY:

The Teacher position requires planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness, their understanding and use of language, their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, their understanding of early math and early science, their problem solving abilities, and their approaches to learning;

establishing and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment; supporting the social and emotional development of children; and encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families. Sieda Community Action is an EEO/AA employer.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

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.

or

• Requires an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education.

or

• Requires a 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  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: $

Applications are taken until March 6, 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

Sieda Child Development Assistant Director

rbanicky

Full

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Head Start Teacher 1 UNIT:
Child Development

REPORTS TO:

Head Start Center Supervisor FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Teacher position requires planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy, phonemic, and print awareness, their understanding and use of language, their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, their understanding of early math and early science, their problem solving abilities, and their approaches to learning;

establishing and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment; supporting the social and emotional development of children; and encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families.

DUTIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs complex duties requiring advanced skills as follows:

• Ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulations to include child care licensing requirements, policies, procedures, and service delivery plans.
• Plans and implements weekly lesson plans including developmentally appropriate activities using evidence based curriculums and involves community members in classroom activities as often as is appropriate.
• Maintains appropriate, accurate and confidential records on each child focusing on development and individual goals using portfolio development, assessments and input from parents and staff.
• Provides for the educational and developmental needs of individual children by adapting to services and activities in all Head Start component areas (nutrition, health, dental, education, development, family services, and mental health).
• Assists with grantee efforts in recruitment of children who are eligible for Head Start and transition of children to their next educational facility.
• Provides supervision and management of children and adults in classroom and outdoor setting to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy…