Early Childhood Teacher; Gen Ed​/Sp. Ed - Preschool

Early Childhood Teacher (Gen Ed/Sp. Ed) - Preschool

Location:

Waterloo Community School District, ORANGE, Waterloo, Iowa.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jul 31, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted:
  Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 1, 2026

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This position is responsible for providing educational leadership through the Waterloo Community School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment and that meets Board Policy 102.0 (Educational Philosophy) and Board and building educational goals. This position delivers the curriculum selected by the district, congruent with the district‑adopted curricula scope and sequence, in a manager congruent with district expectations for teaching strategies, approaches and methodologies.

All criteria are Iowa Teaching Standards except for those denoted with an asterisk (*) which are Waterloo Community Schools criteria.

• Education:
  • Appropriate degree(s) earned from an accredited college or university.
• Certification:
  • Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement Pk-3 rd
  • PK-3 Teacher, Regular Education/Special Education
• Experience:
  • Dependent on specific open position skills, knowledge & abilities.
  • Experience working with Preschool Children.
  • Experience with a small group setting.
  • Experience working with students on the spectrum.
  • Ability to work effectively, cooperatively and respectfully with staff, parents and community members regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic/national origin, religion, marital status, age, socio‑economic status or disability.
  • Knowledge of processes to address cultural diversity and associated issues related to student performance and instructional methodology.
  • Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity and human rights.
  • Demonstrated experience as a self‑starter.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to accomplish tasks through the group process.
  • Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
  • Success working with students that have disabilities.
  • Co‑teaching background.
  • Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.
  • Develop and implement programming associated with all curricular areas to be delivered in a classroom setting for Preschool students using Creative Curriculum.
  • Support and implement the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
  • Assist school staff with strategies to support and meet students’ needs and achievement of developmental goals.
  • Conduct IEP meetings and completes corresponding paperwork according to IDEA and state/district requirements. Write Individual Education Plans for students receiving special education services.
  • Provide active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
  • Plan the delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school and district-wide programming.
  • Assist and collaborate with the principal, school counselor, staff, parents and students.
  • Maintain appropriate records and protects the confidentiality of data.

• Knowledge of Google Suite applications.
• Knowledge of computer‑related storage devices.
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws.
• Knowledge of computer security expectations.

• Para educators assisting in the classroom.
• Student teachers as necessary.

• Students and families.
• All district personnel.
• Volunteers.
• Community members.

• Enhances academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals.
• Provides multiple forms of evidence of student learning and growth to students, families and staff.
• Implements strategies supporting students, building and district goals.
• Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
• Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning…