Work for Neighborhood Centers

Join our staff at Neighborhood Centers!
 The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is dedicated to building a better future for people in low-income neighborhoods through programs that educate, foster self-efficacy, strengthen families, and create a sense of community. If you have a passion for children and families, a caring heart, and a collaborative spirit, you might be the perfect fit for our team. We value diversity, creativity, and excellence. We offer competitive compensation, varied work arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Employment Opportunities

​NCJC is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do – including a workforce that’s representative of our neighbors and a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.

School Age and Summer Youth Programs Director (SASY)

The School Age and Summer Youth Programs Director is a full-time position that involves being responsible for the growth, quality, and success of Neighborhood Center’s youth programs. As the SASY Program Director, you will be responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of youth programs with a primary aim to ensure that Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K) quality standards and guidelines are met through the design, implementation, and evaluation of all Neighborhood Centers youth programs. This includes developing and implementing high-quality youth programs in collaboration with local organizations and school districts, providing ongoing professional development opportunities to team members, assisting with the facilitation and coaching of staff, designing and executing key programmatic elements, overseeing the development and implementation of programs, following policies and strategies tailored to meet program goals, evaluating strategies and programs to measure the achievement of established goals, assisting with short- and long-term planning of programs, and preparing budgetary recommendations that meet organizational goals and provide for effective management of resources.

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Youth Programs Support Specialist (part-time)

The Youth Programs Support Specialist (YPSS) is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of culturally-sensitive, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed programs for vulnerable youth. The YPSS will aid in planning, organizing, and leading special projects and programs for youth in community, school, and workplace environments. By building relationships with youth, their families, and community partners, the YPSS utilizes research based best practices, established curriculum, and assessment tools to encourage positive growth and development.

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Systems Administrator (part-time)

The Systems Administrator (SA), in collaboration with NCJC’s Management team will work to ensure NCJC’s technology infrastructure and facilities run smoothly and efficiently. The SA is responsible for managing and supporting organizational data and communication needs with both internal and external partners and is focused on identifying and implementing solutions, systems, technology, tools, and trainings to support staff in the achievement and measurement of established goals and effective management of resources.

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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (substitute)

 The substitute Assistant Teacher role assists with the care and education of children in an environment designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. The substitute teacher is responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment, and promoting student learning in the absence of the regular classroom teacher and/or assigned classroom staff. Serve as an active member of the teaching team, assisting with parents and assesses the needs of individual children. The assistant teacher substitute also maintains standards as set by the Department of Health and Human Services, CACFP, and NAEYC which includes a child safe environment during all activities. This is a unique teaching assistant role that requires above average ability to be flexible regarding schedule both in time and location. Every day is new and different, and you will get the opportunity to work with a wide variety of children and teachers across multiple classrooms and locations. 

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If you would like to apply for one of our open positions,
please submit a completed application, or a resume with cover letter, to:​
employment@ncjc.org

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If you have any questions about employment at Neighborhood Centers Contact:

RaQuishia Harrington, Associate Director
PO BOX 2491
​Iowa City, IA 52244
raquishia-harrington@ncjc.org