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Employment Opportunities

Position and DescriptionPay per HourLocationHoursApplication Deadline
Nutritionist
Function as the competent professional authority for determination of program eligibility and certification; following assessment of individual anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data, either certify or deny participation in the program on the basis of nutritional risk. Work as part of the team to coordinate and ensure nutrition education for all participants, both on an individual and group basis; monitor all materials used in the education program; ensure that all WIC participants receive at least two nutrition education contacts per certification period; document education received into participant records; and provide in-depth individual nutrition counseling as needed or requested by a participant. Work as part of the team to serve as the staff person qualified to provide program nutrition information to interested professionals, outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
$22.30Muscatine24Open
Head Start Lead Teacher
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities as outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards and other
Agency documents. Planned, coordinated, and implemented field trip activities with the Education Services Manager, Education Coordinators, and Family Development Specialists. Develop a respectful, supportive, trusting relationship with each family assisting them in meeting their needs and planning
for their child’s optimal growth. Assist in maintaining bus routes with the transportation staff; inform families and teaching staff to schedule arrival and departure times. Read and become familiar with Head Start regulatory standards and interpret the program philosophy for families and the community. 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.
$15.92 (AA)
$18.21 (BA)
Benefits 		Burlington40Open
Registered Nurse – WIC
Functions as the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for determination of program eligibility and certification; following assessment of individual anthropometric, biochemical and dietary data, either certify or deny participation in the program on the basis of nutritional risk.
Tailor the food package to best meet individual participants’ dietary needs. Assist in referring participants to other sources of health care as needed, documentation and follow-up of referrals made. Provides basic information and education concerning infant, child, maternal and breastfeeding health to participants. Attends appropriate state and area meetings as needed. Model professional behavior and Agency dress code.		$20.22


Multi-Locations24Open
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.		$14.12/hourBurlington, Mt Pleasant
Fort Madison		On call hoursOpen
Teacher I – Float
Maintain a flexible schedule to assist in covering classrooms staff ratios for staff absences and break times. Maintain consistent rules for children. Maintain records and prepare reports on students’ behavior. Be familiar with location and use of emergency equipment and procedures.
Take part in and help supervise children during field trips as assigned. Be respectful, supportive and courteous to each family. Provide a safe, healthy, nurturing atmosphere that promotes optimal growth in children. Foster growth of children by: building confidence and responsibility in each child; modeling and encouraging proper personal hygiene; interacting individually and in small groups with children; achieving consistent discipline within the classroom; modeling and encouraging pleasant conversation, good eating habits and proper table manners during meals; eating the same menus with the children at child-sized table when working in the classroom.
$14.12/hour
$15.00 (CDA)
$15.30 (AA)


Burlington
Keokuk
28Open

In-House Opportunities

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

Position:  Head Start Lead Teacher
Base:        Burlington
Classification:  $15.92 A.A. $18.21 B.A.

Position: Nutritionist
Base:        Muscatine
Classification:  $22.30

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 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.