Employment Opportunities

POSITION AVAILABLE: Teacher Aide for Head Start for Spencer, Milford, and Spirit Lake.  Main office to be located in Spencer.  Approximately 32 hours per week, 36 weeks per year to follow school calendar.  Will be required to travel between locations as needed.  Prefer candidates with previous experience working with young children.  Must have or be willing to successfully complete C.D.A. for Preschoolers.  For application and job description, please visit our website at www.udmo.com or contact Human Resources, Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Street, Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 859-3885.  Position open until filled. E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Wrap Around Child Care Providers to provide child care for Head Start children ages 2-5 in Storm Lake. Approximate hours for this position are 7:00 A.M. to 8:15 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday – Friday following Head Start School calendar. Prefer Candidate with previous child care experience. Job Description and application is available through this site or contact Human Resources, Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Street, Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 859-3885. E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  WRAP Coordinator for Storm Lake Head Start.  Will be responsible for overall administration of program, including record keeping, staffing and attention to detail. Prefer candidate with AA/AS in Early Childhood Education, or minimum of demonstrated previous preschool experience. Employee filling this position must be flexible and have ability to exhibit leadership abilities and possess excellent communication skills. Employee will work 40 hours per week.  Job description and application is available through this site or contact HR Director, Upper Des Moines, Inc., 101 Robins Street, PO Box 519, Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 859-3885. Position open until filled.  E.O.E

POSITION AVAILABLE: UDMO is seeking qualified Substitutes for the Early Childhood Programs. Qualifications for teachers include a minimum of CDA licensure, AA/ASD Degree in Early Childhood, or valid State of Iowa Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education teaching certificate. Job Description and application is available through this site or call Human Resource Dept., Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Street, Graettinger, Iowa 51342, (712)859-3885. E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Part-time Outreach Specialist to work 24 hours per week in Humboldt County Outreach Office, Dakota City, IA.  Requirements include excellent office and communication skills, data entry and computer skills, organizational skills and understanding of and interest in needs of low-income families.  Application and job description are available on this or contact Human Resources, Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., PO Box 519, Graettinger, IA 51342 (712) 859-3885.  Applications must be received by 4:30 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2014.  E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Toddler Teacher for Early Head Start Program located in Estherville, Ia., working full-time 42 weeks in classroom setting to follow school calendar. Prefer candidates with BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or ASD/AA in Early Child Care. For application and job description please visit our website at www.udmo.com or contact HR Dept., Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Ave., Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 859-3885. Position is open until filled. E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Part-Time Outreach Specialist to work 20-30 hours per week in O’Brien County Outreach Office located in Primghar, IA.  Requirements include excellent office and communication skills, data entry and computer skills, organizational skills and understanding of and interest in needs of low-income families.  Application and job description are available through this site or by contacting HR Department, Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Street, Graettinger, Iowa 51342
(712) 859-3885. Position is open until filled.  E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Early Childhood Program Data Manger.  Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.  Knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office, advanced Excel and data and report generating processes is necessary.  Excellent verbal and written skills are a must.  Will be responsible for providing the oversight of the program’s data collection and reporting requirements.  Position offers excellent benefit package.  Application and job description available through this web site or please contact HR Dept., Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Ave., Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 859-3885.  Position open until filled. E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: UDMO is regularly searching for Wrap Around Child Care Providers to provide child care for Head Start children ages 2-5 at Jefferson School located in Spencer. Approximate hours for this position are 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday – Friday following Head Start School calendar. Prefer Candidate with previous child care experience. Job Description and application is available through this site or contact Human Resources, Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Street, Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 859-3885. E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: UDMO is regularly searching fo Wrap Around Child Care Providers to provide child care for Head Start children ages 2-5 at Iowa Lakes located in Emmetsburg. Approximate hours for this position are 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday – Friday following Head Start School calendar. Prefer candidates who have or are working toward AA/AS/BS in Early Childhood Education and previous experience with young children. Job Description and application is available through this site or contact Human Resources, Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Street, Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 859-3885. E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: UDMO is regularly seeking Interpreters to work on as needed basis for the Early Childhood Programs. Qualifications include High School graduate or equivalent, prefer candidates with previous preschool experience and Early Childhood Education. Bilingual language skills are required for this position, along with excellent communication skills. Job Description and application is available through this site or call Human Resource Dept., Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc., 101 Robins Street, Graettinger, Iowa 51342, (712)859-3885. E.O.E.

POSITION AVAILABLE: UDMO is regularly seeking Substitute Food Service Personnel for Early Childhood Programs. High School graduate or equivalent, prefer previous food preparation and prefer previous preschool experience. Job Description and application is available through this site or contact Human Resource Dept., Upper Des Moines, Inc., 101 Robins Street, Graettinger, Iowa 51342 (712) 859-3885. E.O.E.

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Please print the application, complete and mail with a cover letter and current resume to:

Attention: Human Resources

101 Robins St., PO Box 519

Graettinger, Iowa 51342