Head Start Lead Teacher

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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 agreater impact working 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 forprofessional developmentandindividualized coachingto progress your career
• Are you interested in being part of a supportive team to help you learn and grow

If you answeredyes to these questions Jefferson County Early Head Starts Lead Teacher position may be what youve been searching for!

The Early Head Start 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

Check out this video to hear from two of our Teachers!

Head Start is a no cost all-inclusive child-focused and family-centered early-childhood program for children ages 0-5. A range of individualized services in the areas of education early childhood development medical dental mental health nutrition family support and parent strive to provide equitable and inclusive services and support to the diverse community we serve.

The Early Head Start Lead Teacher will be responsible for implementing curriculum in an infant (0-18 months) or toddler(18-36 months) classroom of 8 children 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 Early Head Start Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining the Head Start educational program by working with low-income families using a two-generation trauma informed approach. Build family well-being by intentionally and simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives. Form strong partnerships with each family by soliciting and valuing their perspective on their childs education to create individual learning goals. Use a multidisciplinary team approach to reduce the impact of trauma and improve child outcomes for school success by building childrens resiliency through trauma-sensitive practices. Support the daily implementation approved researched-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning. Develop lesson plans that include individualized instruction for English language learners children with disabilities and children who demonstrate competencies beyond typical developmental expectations. Utilize observation-based early childhood assessment systems to track each childs unique development. Provide continual guidance and support to co-teachers substitute teachers and classroom aids. Support the recruitment efforts of family and community volunteers and track in kind classroom hours. Comply with all Head Start performance standards and state childcare licensing requirements.

Head Start offers opportunities 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.

COMPENSATION:
Hiring Range: $65500.00 - $68055.00 USD Annual

Staff that are fluent in a language other than English may be eligible for additional compensation of $3120 annually for use of bi-lingual skills.

SCHEDULE: This position is predominantly performed in the office with some flexibility for remote work when children are not present. This is a full-time year-round position.

LOCATION: Positions are available for the following locations:

• Arvada Head Start 5150 Allison Street Arvada CO 80002
• 11th Ave Head Start 6201 W. 11th Ave Lakewood CO 80214
• Patterson Early Head Start 1470 S. Yarrow St. Lakewood CO 80232

(Note: MUST be Director-Qualified. Please reference the CO Dept of Early Childhood Large Center Director Qualification Pathway chart for more details).

BENEFITS: Jefferson 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 retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules and more. (12 paid holidays off medical/dental/vision insurance retirement and $2000 annual tuition reimbursement!) For more information click Here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Lead Teacher is 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
• Develop and implement lesson plans that include large groups small groups and individualized play-based instruction to meet each childs unique developmental needs.
• Delivering Creative Curriculumthat 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.
• Incorporating individual schedule to meet infant and toddler needs into the classroom setting
• Provide guidance and support to co-teachers classroom aids and volunteers to ensure developmentally appropriate Head Start practices and childcare licensing requirements are met at all times.
• Collaborate with family and Early Intervention (EI) service providers to support goals on classroom functioning. Create MTSS goals for children that may have a suspected developmental delay and collect necessary data needed to support EI referrals.
• Build family engagement and develop relationships with families through ongoing interactions that are responsive to the strengths interests needs and culture of the family.
• Conduct family visits prior to the childs first day of school to partner with the parent as the childs first educator to empower parents to make decisions about their childs educational experiences and to create individual child school readiness goals. Conduct a second family visit in the spring to reflect on the school experiences of the child and the family. Complete two family-teacher conferences throughout the school year reviewing child outcomes and set new developmental goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify a candidate must meetoneof the three bullets listed below:

• An associate bachelor or advanced degree in child development or early childhood education (ECE)
• An associate bachelor or advanced degree in a related field with coursework equivalent to ECE CDA with Infant-Toddler Focus or EQITANDa minimum of one-year work related experience teaching infant to preschool age children.
• An associates degree AND be enrolled in a program that will lead to a baccalaureate degree within two years of the time of hire.

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and initiative
• Passionate about the education of young children
• Strong customer service
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Maintains regular contact with children and families in the classroom settings
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

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 drivers license if you are from out of state you must obtain a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations nor more than one DUI DWIDWAIconviction 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 Statement: Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in SectionC.R.S. and upon conviction thereof shall be punished accordingly.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. 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 are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or

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