Do you want a career that fulfills your passions and purpose to make a differencein the lives of not only your students, but their families?
 

• Do you get excited thinking about working in an -inclusive preschool programthatprovidesanopportunity for a greater impactworking with vulnerable children and families?

• Are you passionate about providing extra support to allow students with challenging behaviors to achieve their goals and be successful?

• Are you looking for professional development and individualized coaching to progress your career?

• Are you interested in being part of a supportive teamto help you learn and grow?

If youanswered ”yes” to these questions,Jefferson County Head Start's Lead Teacherposition maybe whatyou'vebeen searching for!

The Lead Teacherrole isa great opportunityif you are:

• A recent graduate looking to start your career in early childhood education

• A seasoned professional or current substitute teacherseekinga full-time,benefitedrole

Check out thisvideoto hear from two of ourTeachers! 

Head Start is a no cost, all-inclusive, child-focusedand family-centered preschool program for children ages 3-5. A range of individualized services in the areas of education, early childhood development, medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, family support, and parent education. We strive to provideequitableand inclusive services and support to the diverse community we serve.

The Lead Teacherwillbe responsible forimplementing curriculumin a classroom of17-20children,maintainingcompliance with Head Start Performance standards, and partnering with a multi-disciplinary team to provide the best service to our Head Start Families.

Head Start offers opportunity for on-site professional development scheduled during work hours, a team-oriented program thatassistswith providing the best service for our families, and individualized coaching.

COMPENSATION:
Hiring Range:$53,500-$56,500for ten months of work, to be paid over 12 months

Staff that are fluent in a language other than English may be eligible foradditionalcompensation of $1,500 annually for use of bi-lingual skills.

NoteThis will be aten-month working position (stretch) that will be paid for twelve months. Comprehensive benefits include paid time off for vacation and sick time,12paid holidays off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, and $2,000 annual tuition reimbursement.

BENEFITSJefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules and more. For more information, click herefor our Total Rewards summary. 

The Lead Teacheris responsible for 

• Partnering with a multi-disciplinary team including mental health specialists, special education professionals, and family support workers to provide the best service for our families including home visits, family conferences, and implementation of Individual Education Plans  

• Creatingandimplementingdevelopmentallyappropriate lessonplans, including activities geared toward social-emotional development andutilizingtrauma informed care practices based inCreativeCurriculum

• Working with your teaching teamto ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards within the classroom including education, disabilities, parent involvement, nutrition,healthand mental health, etc.  

• Conducting observations, administering development, social, and emotional screenings, andmaintainingclear and complete documentation   

• Actively supervising children  

• Supporting peers by collaborating and sharing experiences to finding solutions together 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To qualify, a candidate must meet one of the three bullets listed below: 

• Experience: a minimum of twoyears’work-relatedexperience teaching preschool age children.

• Education:a bachelor’s degree in child development,early childhood education (ECE), or related field

• Equivalency Rule: Those with an associate degree inchild development or early childhood education (ECE)AND a minimum ofthreeyearswork related experience, OR a high school diploma or GED AND a minimum of five years of work-related experience teaching preschool age children.

Additional Job Description:

• Offer of employment contingent on review of child abuse neglect database, fingerprint results, criminal background, sex offender registry, motor vehicle record check, and education verification.  

• Must have a valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations, nor more than one DUI, DWI, DWAI conviction in the past three years.  

• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends, and willingness to occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada or Wheat Ridge). 

Perjury StatementAny applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty ofperjuryin the second degree as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

Accommodations Statement We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. Forassistancewith applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.  

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities   

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.  

• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. 

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.