Traveling Preschool Teacher

Now hiring for the 26-27 school year
Sieda is currently accepting applications for a full-time Head Start Preschool Teacher based out of our Wapello county location and able to travel within the Sieda Head Start service area of Mahaska, Keokuk, Jefferson, Wapello, Van Buren, Davis, and Appanoose Counties.
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.
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 an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education.
EXPERIENCE:
The Head Start Teacher 2 position requires previous experience in a Preschool or Child Care setting, two years minimum preferred.
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: $17.99-$21.24
Deadline for applications is October 23 ,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
641-207-3459
rbanicky@sieda.org
This company is an "E-Verify" participant.
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).
Plans and implements activities for children in an environment which is safe, healthy, enriching and conducive to the maximum social, cognitive, and physical development of each child.
Assists with grantee efforts in recruitment of children who are eligible for Head Start and transition of child 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 environment.
Implements Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to establish the social culture and behavioral supports needed for all students to achieve social, emotional, and academic success.
Communicates regularly with supervisor, program staff, volunteers, parents, and community partners (including, but not limited to, school district, meal site, consultants, and transportation system representatives) to ensure the highest quality services to children and families.
Conducts a minimum of two home visits and two parent teacher conference during each program year with parent(s)/guardians to seek insight and/or provide feedback on child’s development. Provides additional home visits if deemed necessary.
Encourages parent participation in classroom activities, curriculum planning, parent group meetings, and home based parent/child activities.
Attends and participates in all center functions as scheduled, literacy events, and other educational activities.
Assume other center staff responsibilities as needed to assure continuity of services and adequate staff coverage. (Including, but not limited to, bus monitor, nutrition aide, cook, janitor, etc.)
This position may require travel between classrooms and the counties we serve depending on program staffing needs.
Other duties determined necessary to support the Child Development Team in achieving the goals of the Head Start Program.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Must obtain training required by Sieda and Head Start guidelines.
Must complete required training hours annually, per Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Care Center regulations & Head Start Performance Standards.
All staff are considered mandatory reporters of child abuse and required to hold a valid training certificate.
All staff coming in contact with children are required to have up to date training in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions.
Participates in pre-service, in-serv

Employment type
Full-Time: 40 hours

Work arrangement
No