Early Head Start Mentor Coach to build relationships with and enhance the quality of childcare centers within our six county core area.

The Early Head Start Mentor Coach is responsible for developing positive relationships with and providing ongoing coaching to infant-toddler staff and directors of partner centers to support effective teaching strategies in the classrooms that lead to positive outcomes for children. Position will utilize nationally recognized tools to assess classrooms, provide feedback to increase teacher confidence and competence, and provide ongoing educational and professional development support to center staff. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with additional infant-toddler training preferred.  Professional experience in an infant-toddler setting also preferred. Click to see job description.

This is a full time position with full MATURA benefits including IPERS, insurance, sick leave, vacation and paid holidays. Resumes and applications should be directed to the Jackie Pafford Office Coordinator, (hsadmin@maturaia.org) MATURA Head Start , 209 N Elm St. Creston, Iowa 50801. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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1st Five Developmental Support Specialist: MATURA Action Corporation has an opening in our 1st Five program. This individual will provide general support and serve as the Developmental Support Specialist (DSS) for 1st Five. Activities include development of skills to perform care coordination services: calling and linking families with early intervention services, communicating with primary care providers on referrals, and providing support of 1st Five Site Coordinator. Must possess amazing organizational skills to help keep multiple programs compliant and efficient. Qualifications include Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, nursing, criminal justice, or other health related field; RN licensure; or an LPN licensure; or paraprofessional with 2-3 years’ experience in human services field is required. Outstanding customer service/telephone skills are essential. Full job description is available at the 211B N. Elm Street office. Direct any questions to Courtney Adair at (641) 202-6800. Resume should be directed to Courtney Adair, (cadair@maturaia.org) MATURA Action Corporation, 207B N Elm St. Creston, Iowa 50801. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer

 

MATURA Head Start – Positions for the 2024/2025 School Year to start in August 2024.
Teacher Associate in Winterset.  This person will assist the teacher with curriculum implementation, classroom management, and family engagement. Ten months per year, 40 hours per week. Qualifications: AA degree or CDA (Child Development Associate). Please call 641-782-6201 for more information or submit a resume and application to jpafford@maturaia.org. Position open until filled. MATURA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View Job Description

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Classroom Assistant in Creston Do you love kids and want to support them in a fun work environment? This could be the job for you!  This person will assist the Teacher and Teacher Associate in planning and implementing the classroom routine and perform necessary classroom duties as determined by the Teacher.  Ten months per year; approximately 32-36 hours per week. Prefer experience working with preschool children. Please call 641-782-6201 for more information or submit a resume and application to jpafford@maturaia.org. Position open until filled. MATURA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View Job Description

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