Current Employment Opportunities

Open to the Public

Position and DescriptionPay per HourLocationHoursApplication Deadline
Lead Teacher III – Head Start
Plan and carry out activities as outlined in Performance Standards and other agency documents. Develop supportive, trusting relationship with each family, assisting with meeting needs and planning for child’s optimal growth. Make minimum of two home visits per year with each child; hold two parent-teacher conferences to discuss child’s progress and development. 		$15.55 (AA)
$17.79 (BA)
Full Time
Benefits		Two Positions
Burlington and
Keokuk		40
Hours/Week
M-F		Open
Teacher I – Early Head Start
Assist Lead Teacher in preparing and carrying out activities and performance of duties as necessary reports up to date and assistance in the observation, evaluation and recording of children’s developmental progress. Make at least two home visits a year per child and schedule/hold two parent/teacher conferences to discuss their child’s progress and development.		$13.80/hour
Full Time
Benefits		 Three Positions Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Keokuk		40
Hours/
Week
M-F		Open
Family Development Specialist – Head Start
Working effectively with low income families including in-home visits, helping families set & achieve goals, and working experience with children ages 0-5. Upon hire must have or receive Family Development Specialist Certification. Be familiar with resources in Southeast Iowa, have very strong communication skills, and data entry experience. Willing to travel locally and be insurable. Requires an Associate’s degree, BA/BS degree preferred. 		$15.81 (AA) -$17.12 (BA)

Full Time
Benefits		Burlington / Keokuk40 Hours/
Week
M-F
8-430		Open
Family Development Specialist – FaDSS
Home visitation program working with families, helping clients set & reach family goals. Requires an Associate’s degree, BA/BS degree preferred. Must have experience working in social service field with low income clients. Ideal candidate is a self-starter with very strong communication and time management skills, very detail oriented, excellent computer skills. Willing to travel within the area; have current auto insurance.		$15.81 (AA) – $17.12 (BA)

Full Time Benefits		Keokuk40 Hours/
Week
M-F
8-430		Open
Float Teacher I – Head Start/EHS
Requires minimum of HS diploma/GED, have experience working with children ages 0 – 5 in a child care setting. Preference given to applicant that has Infant/Toddler CDA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education/Development.		 $13.80/hour

Part Time Benefits		Mt Pleasant28 hours/ week

M-F
Daytime Hours		Open
Head Start/Early Head Start Substitutes (cooks & teacher )
On-call hours, high school diploma or GED required. We need occasional help in classrooms working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years; kitchen staff prepares nutritional meals and snacks for children and staff members.		$13.80/hourBurlington, Mt Pleasant, Keokuk, Fort MadisonOn call hoursOpen
List of agency benefits

In-House Openings

Current Staff, Substitutes & Head Start Families ONLY (Not open to the public. You must still complete an application):

  • Please see above openings.
  • Please Post: April 16, 2024 through April 22, 2024
    • Title: Teacher III – Head Start
    • Base: Keokuk
    • Salary $15.55 (A.A.) – $17.79 (B.A.)
    • Classification: Part Year/Full Time – 40 hrs/40 weeks
    • Title: Teacher III – Head Start
    • Base: Burlington
    • Salary $15.55 (A.A.) – $17.79 (B.A.)
    • Classification: Full Year/Full Time – 40 hrs/40 weeks

Application Details

For questions contact the Human Resources Director Kimberly Babington.

To be considered for employment you must complete our Online Employment Application or a Paper/PDF Application. It must be complete, signed, dated and submitted by the deadline. Page five is a Reference Request form that you must sign and date and submit with your application.

You may submit a resume as well, but a completed ONLINE Application or paper/PDF application MUST be submitted to be considered for any advertised position.

Submit applications online or to:

  • Community Action of Southeast Iowa (Central Office)
    2850 Mt. Pleasant St., Suite 108, Burlington IA 52601
  • OR Fax: (319) 753-0687
  • OR email: community.action@caofseia.org

Community Action of Southeast Iowa does not accept unsolicited applications or resumes. If you have completed an application within the past 6 months, you may call the central office at 319-753-0193 and ask Human Resources that your application be pulled and considered for a currently advertised position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Action of Southeast Iowa is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and program participation for all people without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, uniformed service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all hiring, compensating, training and promoting.

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