Employer:   Mid-Iowa Community Action

Job Title:   Infant Toddler Development Specialist

Location:   Marshalltown

Brief Job Description/Summary:

We’re looking for people with a passion for early childhood education to partner with parents of children from birth to age three enrolled in our home-based Early Head Start Program in Marshall County.  Work with parents in their homes and help them write goals for their child based on his/her individual needs, interests and learning styles.  Plan and facilitate socializations – opportunities for children and parents to interact with one another in group settings.  Ongoing professional development opportunities and an excellent benefit package.   Fulltime position, 40 hours per week.  $15.14 – $19.85 based on education and experience. 

Required:

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (classified as Infant Toddler Development Specialist 3)

·        Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field (classified as Infant Toddler Development Specialist 2)

Will Consider:

·        Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or related field (or equivalent coursework) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (classified as Infant Toddler Development Specialist 1)

Preferred:

·        Home visiting and/or experience working with children 0-5 years old 

·        Bilingual English/Spanish

Further information/application process contact:

NOTE:  Full-time employees may be eligible for a Federal Perkins Loan Forgiveness Program or Public Service Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. 

Visit http://www.micaonline.org/jobs for a full job description and to submit an online application, cover letter and resume.  Or send, fax or email cover letter and resume to: MICA, 1001 S. 18^th Ave., Marshalltown, IA  50158; 641-753-1048; jobapp@micaonline.org or complete application at above address.  EOE

Closing Date:  Open until filled