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Position and DescriptionPay per HourLocationHoursApplication Deadline
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  
Community Action of Southeast Iowa is hiring an Executive Director.  The agency covers a four-county service area including Des Moines, Henry, Lee, and Louisa counties. It administers many programs, including Head Start, Early Head Start, LIHEAP, FaDSS, Weatherization, WIC, and local food pantries. You can find more information about our organization at https://caofseia.org/. A detailed job description is available at https://caofseia.org/employment/.
 
The ideal candidate is one who is a strategic and forward-thinking visionary, able to successfully lead and inspire an Agency of 130 staff. The candidate must have senior leadership experience with knowledge of preparing and monitoring budgets, working with multiple funding sources, and administering grants. In addition, skills for building successful partnerships, working with a Board of Directors, delivering effective presentations, and an interest and understanding of the needs of a low-income population are also required.
 
Qualifications: Must possess a minimum of a B.S. or B.A. in public administration, business, human services or social work with five years of administrative experience, including directing or managing a public or private non-profit or human services program, or at least ten years of leadership experience at a Community Action Agency. Community Action or non-profit experience is preferred.
 
Application deadline: June 19th, 2026
 
Please submit the following:
 
Letter of intent, including salary request
Complete resume with work history
 
How to apply:
 
Email Sheri Wilson – Sheri.wilson@caofseia.org
Mail to: Attention:  Cyndi Mears at 2850 Mt. Pleasant Street, Suite 108, Burlington, IA 52601
 
Head Start Family Development Specialist
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Family Development Specialist to support Head Start families in achieving their goals and accessing community resources that promote self-sufficiency and family well-being. The ideal candidate will build positive relationships with families, conduct needs assessments, develop family partnership goals, coordinate referrals, encourage parent engagement, and collaborate with staff and community partners to provide comprehensive support services. Candidates should have experience working with children and families, strong communication and organizational skills, and a degree or background in social work, human services, early childhood education, or a related field. Join our team and help make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community.
$16.48 A.A.
$17.67
B.A.
Benefits
Multi40Open
Head Start Lead Teacher
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young children and families! We are seeking a caring and motivated Lead Teacher to create a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment in our Head Start program. Candidates should have a passion for early childhood education along with strong leadership and communication skills. Apply today and help shape the future, one child at a time!		$18.36 B.A.
$15.45 A.A.
Benefits		Keokuk40 Open
Early Head Start Teacher
The Teacher Associate will collaborate with the Lead Teacher to provide instruction in the classroom. The role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and other agency guidelines. Additionally, the Teacher Associate will work to build respectful, supportive, and trusting relationships with each family, assisting them in meeting their needs and planning for their child’s optimal growth.		$14.27
$15.15
CDA
$15.45
AA		Tallarico
Open

15 hours
Head Start/Early Head Start Substitute Teacher
The Substitute teacher will collaborate with the Lead Teacher to provide instruction in the classroom. The role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and other agency guidelines. Additionally, the Substitute Teacher will work to build respectful, supportive, and trusting relationships with each family, assisting them in meeting their needs and planning for their child’s optimal growth.		$14.27Burlington
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Mt. Pleasant		Open

In-House Opportunities

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

Position: 
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Classification:  

Please see above openings.

Application Details

For questions contact Human Resources Director Kimberly Babington.

  • 319-209-2829 or Central Office 319-753-0193
  • Community.Action@caofseia.org
  • 2850 Mt Pleasant St, Suite 108 Burlington, IA 52601
  • Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30pm

To be considered for employment you must complete our Online Employment Application or a Printable/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.

  • When typing in the Printable/PDF Application make sure you can save your typed answers. Generally you will want to download the file first, or if your web browser allows you to save it with the changes you made.
  • A paper application may be picked up at any of our agency locations to be completed by hand.

You may submit a resume as well, but a completed ONLINE Application or printable/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.