Early Head Start Lead Teacher (Year-Round)

Job Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
10/25/26
Division:
Head Start Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

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

• Do you get excited thinking about working in an-inclusive preschool programthatprovidesanopportunityfor agreater impactworking 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 asupportive teamto help you learn and grow?

If youanswered”yes” to these questions,Jefferson CountyEarly Head Start's Lead Teacherposition maybe whatyou'vebeen searching for!

TheLead Teacherrole isa great opportunityif you are:

• A recent graduate looking to start your career in early childhood education
• A seasoned professional or current substitute teacherseekinga full-time,benefitedrole

Check out this video to hear from two of ourTeachers!

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 education.We 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.

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.

SCHEDULE:

This position requires work to be completed on site and is year-round.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $65,000.00 - $69,000.00 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Staff that are fluent in a language other than English may be eligible foradditionalcompensation of $1,500 annually for use of bi-lingual skills.

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, includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Lead Teacheris 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.
• Creatingandimplementingdevelopmentallyappropriate lessonplans, including activities geared toward social-emotional development andutilizingtrauma informed care practicesbased inCreativeCurriculum.
• Working with your teaching teamto ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards within the classroom including education, disabilities, parent involvement, nutrition,healthand mental health, etc.
• Conducting observations, administering development, social, and emotional screenings, andmaintainingclear and complete documentation.
• Actively supervising children.
• Supporting peers by collaborating and sharing experiences to finding solutions together.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Experience: a minimum of two(2) years’work-relatedexperience 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 inchild development or early childhood education (ECE)AND a minimum ofthree(3) years’work-related experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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,DWAIconviction 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).

Perjury Statement:Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty ofperjuryin the second degree as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

APPLICATION:

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!

Pleasesubmityour online application by11:59PM on the posted closing date.



A resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage butdo not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application.

You may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information.

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

Questions?Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education:

Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum two years

Certifications:
CPR/First Aid/AED - State of Colorado
Languages:

Category:
Health & Human Services