Head Start Teacher

Head Start Teacher

Arvada

Wheat Ridge

Close Date: 08/03/21

Full time

$13.35-$20.02

Category:Health & Human Services

Are you seeking more than a paycheck?

Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At JeffCo, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job where travel is mandatory, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the JeffCo community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you can stay put, spend more time with family, and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!

If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.

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

• Do you get excited thinking about working in an all-inclusive preschool program that provides an opportunity for a greater impact?

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

• If you answered YES! You may be a perfect fit for one of the Jefferson County Head Start Teacher roles.

• Jefferson County Head Start is searching for individuals to fill their Teacher Associate and Lead Teacher positions.

• The Teacher Associate role is a great opportunity if you are:

• Currently enrolled in a childhood development program and need to log hours in the classroom

• Or a recent graduate looking to start your career

• The Lead Teacher role is a great opportunity if you are:

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

• A seasoned professional or current substitute teacher seeking a full-time, benefited role
• There are multiple vacancies to be filled! These positions may be full-time with benefits, part-time with benefits, full-time with limited benefits (LTE), or temporary.

• Check out this video to hear from two of our Teachers and to see what it’s like to work at Head Start!

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

• Head Start is a no cost, all-inclusive, child-focused and 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.

• This will be a nine-month working position (stretch) that will be paid for twelve months. Comprehensive benefits include paid time off for vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, and $2,000 annual tuition reimbursement.

• The Head Start Teacher Associate will support the Lead Teacher in classroom duties, implementing curriculum, and maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance standards including education, disabilities, parent involvement, nutrition, health and mental health. Head Start offers opportunities for on-site professional development scheduled during work hours, a team-oriented program that assists you with providing the best service for our families, and individualized coaching.

• We are currently hiring multiple Teacher Associates for the 2021-2022 school year; one will be hired for our low-stimulus classroom where social emotional learning is a priority.

• The Head Start Teacher Associate will be responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher with the following duties:

• Implementation of Creative Curriculum

• Developing lesson plans

• Administering development, social and emotional screenings

• Conducting observations and notation of documentation

• Actively supervising children

• Teaching developmentally appropriate practices and utilize trauma informed care

• Ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards within the classroom including education, disabilities, parent involvement, nutrition, health, and mental health

• 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

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

• To qualify as a Teacher Associate, you must meet one of the three bullets listed below:  

• Child Development Associate credential (CDA), or State awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for CDA credential,

• Enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of employment (Hours working in the classroom may be used for teaching hours required for CDA

• Enrolled in a program leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree

• 1 – 2 years of experience in a classroom or center focusing on early childhood education or development

• Experience implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum in a preschool setting

• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to utilize computer programs for documentation

• The Lead Teacher will be responsible for implementing curriculum, maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance standards, and partnering with a multi-disciplinary team to provide the best service to our Head Start Families.

• The Lead Teacher is responsible for: 

• Delivering Creative Curriculum that are developmentally appropriate lesson plans, including activities geared toward social-emotional development and utilizing trauma informed care practices 

• Working with your Co-Teacher / Teacher Associate to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards within the classroom including education, disabilities, parent involvement, nutrition, health and mental health, etc.  

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

• Actively supervising children  

• 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  

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

• To qualify as a Lead Teacher, you must meet one of the three bullets listed below:  

• An associate’s, bachelor’s, or advanced degree in child development or early childhood education (ECE)  

• An associate’s, bachelor’s, or advanced degree in a related field with coursework equivalent to ECE AND a minimum of one-year work related experience teaching preschool age children.  

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree AND one of the following: 

• Currently or previously admitted into Teach for America Program 

• Passed an EC exam (ex: Praxis II)  

• Participated in a Teach for America summer training institute

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Child Development

• 3 years of previous preschool classroom experience

• 1-3 years of Head Start experience

• 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).