Head Start Teacher

Salary

$55,116.00 - $79,392.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6623(HS1)

Department

Community Services

Division

CSD HeadStart

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

1/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Head Start Teacher. The Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment for children ages 3–5 years. The teacher works in partnership with families, staff, and community partners to promote children's school readiness by fostering their cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm. This position will work out of 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $55,116.00 - $67,254.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: January 26th
• First Round Interviews: January 28th
• Reference Check: January 28th
  
  

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

This position may receive paid breaks (summer/ fall/ winter/ spring) that closely align with the BVSD school district calendar.

Examples of Duties

• Plan and implement daily lesson plans that align with the approved curriculum and individual learning goals for children
• Create a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment that supports the diverse needs of children and families
• Conduct ongoing child assessments and maintain accurate documentation using approved tools (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD)
• Develop and maintain respectful, responsive relationships with families; participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences
• Guide and support classroom staff (e.g., Teacher Assistants, Classroom Aides, Interns, and volunteers) to ensure high-quality interactions and practices
• Collaborate with Education, Family, and Health Services staff to ensure integrated services
• Maintain compliance with HSPPS, CO state licensing requirements, and local health and safety regulations
• Participate in learning and development, reflective supervision, team meetings, and coaching activities
• Support positive child behavior and use developmentally appropriate guidance techniques
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations
  
  

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

• An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education, or an AA in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education (30 credits), with experience teaching preschool-age children. In addition, candidates with a CDA in early childhood education who are working towards or willing to work towards obtaining an AA in early childhood education, child development, or in a related field with course work equivalent to a major (30 credits) relating to early childhood education within three years of hire are also eligible for this position
  
  

AND

• 1 (one) year of preschool teaching experience
  
  

Background Check & Fingerprinting

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
  
  

Special Requirements

• Applicants must have state credential (Early Childhood Professional Credential 2.0 or 3.0), through the Colorado Shines/PDIS system
• Applicants must be CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certified, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Applicants must possess current MyTeaching Strategies Inner-Rater Reliability for Preschool certification, including Dual-Language Learners and Children with Disabilities or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
  
  

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Head Start experience
• Experience with TS Gold and Creative Curriculum
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of the practices and principles of early childhood education
• Good organization and time management skills
• Ability to supervise and instruct preschool children and children with special needs individually and in groups
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively with diverse families, including families living in poverty other employees and the public
• Ability to work as part of a team, channeling communications appropriately and exercising good interpersonal skills
  
  

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.

Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)

• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Year's Day January 1
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
  
  

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Please describe how you meet the requirement of an associates degree (AA) in early childhood education, or an AA in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education (30 credits), with experience teaching preschool-age children. In addition, candidates with a CDA in early childhood education who are working towards or willing to work towards obtaining an AA in early childhood education, child development, or in a related field with course work equivalent to a major (30 credits) relating to early childhood education within three years of hire are also eligible for this position (required).

02

Please share how you meet the requirement of one year of preschool teaching experience (required).

03

Please describe your education, training, and/or classroom experience working with young children (birth–5).

04

Share an example of a work-related development, training, or coaching experience that influenced how you support children or work in the classroom. What did you learn, and how did you apply it in practice?

05

Head Start classrooms rely on strong teamwork. Describe a time you worked closely with teachers, support staff, or families to support children’s learning or well-being. How did you communicate, problem-solve, or contribute to a positive team environment?

06

Please describe any experience you have using child observation notes, assessment data, or feedback from teachers or supervisors to adjust classroom activities or interactions. How did this information help improve outcomes for children or the classroom environment?

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Head Start serves families from diverse backgrounds, including low-income, Hispanic/Latinx, and immigrant communities. Please share your experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families and children. How do you build respectful relationships and support children and families in an inclusive and strengths-based way?

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One of our guiding values is around Inclusion. We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce?

09

What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org