Head Start Lead Teacher (Stretch Pay)

Benefit Eligibility:

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 -inclusive preschool program that provides an opportunity for a greater 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 for professional development and individualized coaching to progress your career?  
• Are you interested in being part of a supportive team to help you learn and grow? 

If you answered ”yes” to these questions, Jefferson County Head Start's Lead Teacher position may be what you've been searching for!  

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.   
• Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, including activities geared toward social-emotional development and utilizing trauma informed care practices based in Creative Curriculum. 
• Working with your teaching team 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.   
• Supporting peers by collaborating and sharing experiences to finding solutions together.  

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

• Experience: a minimum of two (2) years’ work-related experience 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 in child development or early childhood education (ECE) AND a minimum of three (3) years' work-related experience.

• Driver’s License: 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.   
• Pre-Employment Screening: 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.   
• Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends, and willingness to occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada or Wheat Ridge).  

We will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you. 

You can check your application status by logging into your candidate portal.     

For more information about the hiring process, visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs