Head Start Teacher

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.

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

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

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• 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

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.

Salary : $55,116 - $79,392