ONLINE Employment Application
Printable/PDF Application
Employment Opportunities
| Position and Description | Pay per Hour | Location | Hours | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Start Coach Community Action of Southeast Iowa is seeking a qualified Head Start Coach to support classroom excellence in our Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Experience in coaching, adult learning, and curriculum implementation. Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Iowa Early Learning Standards, HHS regulations, and IEP processes Key Responsibilities will be to coach and support the teaching staff Assess classroom and staff performance. Provide professional development and intensive coaching, support Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) and PBIS implementation. Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and regulations | $21.10 B.A./B.S | Multi | 25 | 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 Benefits | Mt. Pleasant | 40 | Open |
| 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. $16.07 A.A. Benefits | Keokuk Burlington | 40 | 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. | $14.27 | Burlington 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:
Base:
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.

- List of agency benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Agency 2024 Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Plan
- Know Your Rights Poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

