JOB OPENINGS
JOB OPENINGS
Northeast Iowa Community Action is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, age, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and individual’s Vietnam era veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
To request a mailed application, please contact cadam@neicac.org or 563-387-4913.
Head Start Co-Teacher – Oelwein
Full-Time (40 hours/week during the school year) based in Oelwein.
Assist the Lead Teacher in the instruction of activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth of 3-5 year old children.
Deliver services outlined in Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable regulations and standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
.High school diploma or equivalent with experience in preschool setting. Must obtain CDA (training provided) within 2 years.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and criminal record checks.
The pay range for this position is $15.84/hour – $18.33/hour.
Benefits include IPERS, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.
A complete job description and application can be found below.
E-mail cadam@neicac.org or call 563-387-4913 with any questions.
Transit Outreach Specialist
Part-Time (24 hours/week) based in Decorah, with frequent travel across service area.
Responsible for the development, outreach, and growth of NEICAC Transit services to meet the evolving transportation needs of the residents of northeast Iowa.
Duties include:
- Assist Transportation Director and Upper Explorerland Transportation Planning Agency in conceptualizing, analyzing, developing, and operating public transit services to respond to area transportation need
- Develop and strengthen partnerships with area human service agencies, senior living facilities, employers, educational institutions, Northeast Iowa Community Action programs, civic groups, and county and city governments.
- Develop an informational and outreach program for current transportation services and mobility options through public speaking and media presentations, printed materials, web sites, social media, and an effective marketing plan
- Disseminate transportation resource information to area residents, human service agencies, senior living facilities, employers, businesses, educational institutions, Northeast Iowa Community Action programs, civic groups, and county and city governments
- Create effective, engaging messaging across various channels, including but not limited to, capturing photos and success stories of riders and community members and ensure appropriate release of information is obtained. Create content for multiple social media outlets, blogs, publications, bi-monthly newsletter, and updating Transit’s page on NEICAC website. This requires special attention to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Identify and work to remove transportation barriers as they apply to assist with development of new ways to remove barriers for transportation to and from jobs and employment support services for individuals with disabilities in rural areas.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree in the field of communications, marketing, public relations, or related field required. Skills in relationship building, planning, marketing, public speaking, grant writing, and technology skills including Microsoft Office, social media, and other platforms. Ability to coordinate multiple projects
simultaneously.
Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 1-3 years of experience related to public transportation strongly preferred.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal record checks.
The pay range for this position is $18.68/hour – $21.62/hour.
Benefits include IPERS, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off and paid holidays.
A complete job description and application can be found below.
E-mail cadam@neicac.org or call 563-387-4913 with any questions.
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Full-Time (40 hours/week) based in Monona.
Responsible for the implementation of program activities taking place through home visits, parent meetings and play group experiences. Primary responsibilities include meeting basic needs of the children and parents involved in the Early Head Start Program. Provide weekly home visit services to Early Head Start families during times that best meets family’s needs; travel is extensive within service area & personal vehicle use is sometimes necessary.
Work with parents to strengthen their knowledge of child development through implementation of weekly activities including language skills, social and emotional needs, self-help strategies and motor skills following the PAT curriculum.
Target Qualifications:
BA or AA Degree in Early Childhood Education (or relate field) with direct experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Diploma in Early Childhood with 1 year experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal record checks.
The pay range for this position is $18.68/hour – $21.62/hour.
Benefits include IPERS, health, dental, vision insurance, FSA, company paid life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off and paid holidays.
A complete job description and application can be found below.
E-mail cadam@neicac.org or call 563-387-4913 with any questions.
HEAD START LEAD TEACHER – Postville Classroom
Full-Time (40 hours/week during the school year) openings based in our Postville classroom.
Responsible for oversight and leadership of the classroom team, including supervision of staff and for delivering services outlined in Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable regulations and standards. Encourage and help children gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed at home, school, and the community.
Lead the classroom team to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of children ages 3 to5 and encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
Target Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an Early Childhood Education endorsement or Bachelor’s/advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
Minimum Qualifications:
AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with pre-school teaching experience.
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal record checks.
The pay range for this position is dependent on degree and experience.
BA Degree: $20.63/hour – $23.88/hour
AA Degree: $20.00/hour – $23.15/hour
$1,000 hiring bonus after 30 days of employment!
PAID SUMMERS OFF!
Benefits include IPERS, health, dental, vision insurance, FSA, company paid life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off and paid holidays.
No nights and weekends! Position will be open until filled.
A complete job description and application can be found below.
E-mail cadam@neicac.org or call 563-387-4913 with any questions.
TRANSIT DRIVERS
NEICAC’s EARL Public Transit provides in-town and out-of-town scheduled and demand response transportation service from anywhere within our five county area, to both local & out-of-area destinations. EARL Public Transit is regularly used to transport people to work, medical appointments, school, meal service, shopping or other local transportation needs. All services are open to the general public.
Drivers are responsible for the operation of our Transit vehicles to safely transport passengers to and from their destinations.
Requirements include: Chauffeur’s License or Class C CDL license w/ Passenger Endorsement.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment work screen, DOT physical & drug screen and criminal history background check.
The pay range for CDL Licensure is $15.81/hour – $18.30/hour.
A complete job description and application can be found below.
$1,000 hiring bonus after 90 days of employment!
E-mail cadam@neicac.org or call 563-387-4913 with any questions.
HEAD START SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Substitute Head Start Teacher to be available for short and/or long-term subbing in our Head Start classroom(s). Provide children with a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. High School diploma or equivalent required. $15.00/hour. IPERS eligible. Please complete the application below & indicate Substitute as the position applied for.
E-mail cadam@neicac.org or call 563-387-4913 with any questions.
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