Early Head Start Lead Teacher (Year-Round)

Jefferson County•Arvada, CO

12d•$65,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Jefferson County Early Head Start and is a year-round, full-time role. The program is an all-inclusive, child-focused and family-centered early-childhood program for children ages 0-5, providing individualized services in education, early childhood development, medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, family support, and parent education. The Lead Teacher will implement curriculum in an infant (0-18 months) or toddler (18-36 months) classroom of 8 children, maintain compliance with Head Start Performance standards, and partner with a multi-disciplinary team to provide services to Head Start Families. The role involves working with low-income families using a two-generation trauma-informed approach, building family well-being by working with children and the adults in their lives. The position offers on-site professional development, a supportive team environment, and individualized coaching.

Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years’ work-related experience teaching preschool age children.
A bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education (ECE), or related field
An associate degree in child development or early childhood education (ECE) AND a minimum of three (3) years’ work-related experience.
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.
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 be available to work occasional evenings and weekends, and willingness to occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada or Wheat Ridge).

Nice To Haves

Staff that are fluent in a language other than English may be eligible for additional compensation of $1,500 annually for use of bi-lingual skills.
CPR/First Aid/AED - State of Colorado

Responsibilities

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.