Classroom Aide- 160727

Classroom Aide- 160727

Salary

$43,369.96 Annually

Location

Location will vary among Head Start Centers, CO

Job Type

Regular Part-time 3

Job Number

07507

Department

Human Services

Division

Head Start Fund

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

What Success Looks Like In This Job

Head Start is an early childhood education program that supports the learning, growth, and development of children ages 3-5 during some of the most important years of their lives. Classroom aides play an essential role in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and staff can thrive. Responsibilities include providing classroom support across all classrooms, assisting with meal set-up, ensuring health and safety remain the top priority, and helping staff by providing breaks when needed. Classroom aides also step into classrooms to provide coverage at their assigned center or other centers, helping maintain consistency, stability, and quality care for every child.

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Examples of Duties for Success

• Assist and provide instruction to children involved in various classroom activities, including educational programs to develop childrens growth in socio-emotional, motor, cognitive, language, health, and personal hygiene skills, using development appropriate activities, best practices, and positive discipline practices.
• Work closely with the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher to support, adapt, and implement behavior plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that align with each child's goals and needs. This includes helping ensure strategies are carried out consistently in the classroom and providing meaningful input during IEP and behavior plan meetings to support each child's progress.
• Assist in implementing and supporting efforts that help individuals understand differences, appreciate various perspectives, and work effectively together in educational settings.
• Responsible for fully understanding and intentionally implementing active supervision practices consistently throughout the day.
• Only utilize positive discipline practices.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops, formal classes, in-service training, and program events to continually advance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Participating in professional development opportunities and education coaching to enhance skills and professional practices.
• Assist in parent teacher conferences and home visits, as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom team to plan and implement policies, support program goals and activities, and promote meaningful parent involvement in both the classroom and the overall program.
• Assist classroom team in ensuring and maintaining a healthy, safe, clean, and organized classroom environment. Support and follow through with daily operations, including completing and monitoring health, meals, and attendance logs.
• Assist in implementing family-style mealtimes and clean up, nurturing social/emotional and self-help development.
• Provide breaks and classroom coverage for education staff as assigned by the direct supervisor for mandated breaks, meetings, or other program needs.
• Support laundry service responsibilities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing daily schedules, classroom needs, staffing coverage, and program priorities.
• Ensure all classroom and outdoor equipment is in good working condition and is used/maintained correctly.
• Ability to use various forms of technology, including tablets and computers; basic computer skills and use of Microsoft software.
• Check various communication avenues such as email and phone class and respond in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as needed, including accepting temporary work assignments within Adams County Head Start when regularly scheduled personnel are unavailable.

Qualifications for Success

• Meet the needs of all children in our care.
• Maintain knowledge of early childhood principles of child development theory and early childhood education.
• Follow pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including childcare licensing regulations.
• Follow and abide by all program policies and producers.
• Always maintain confidentiality and abide by the programs employee standard of conduct.
• Always instruct and supervise children.
• Maintain an early childhood credential level 2 or higher on Colorado Shines PDIS.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully both orally and in writing, using proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and professional language.
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful, and professional working relationships with those contacted during work while demonstrating a professional attitude and appearance.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve and a passion for exceeding customer service expectations.
• Safely operate an automobile.
• Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required by direct supervisor.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

• Six (6) months of experience working with preschool-age children

Education and Training:

• Preferred High School diploma or equivalent

• Able to provide a copy of High School diploma or equivalent as requested.

• Complete two (2) early childhood education college courses within 2 years of hire.

License or Certificate:

• Valid Colorado Drivers License and Proof of vehicle insurance.

• A Motor Vehicle record check will be conducted.

• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Ability to obtain medication administration certificate.

• Ability to obtain early childhood professional credential through Colorado Shines within two years of hire.

Background Check:

• Ability to pass multiple criminal backgrounds and Central Registry checks.
• A fingerprint check may be conducted.
• A Motor Vehicle record check will be conducted.

Other:

• Must complete physical examination and TB test upon hire.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Exposure to childhood diseases.
• Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Regular Part Time 3

Weekly Hours - Between 30 - 39 hours

Employees qualify for Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, Life/ADD, disability), the mandatory 9% Pension enrollment and the optional 457b deferred compensation package. They start accruals for Vacation and Sick

01

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. 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 cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Adams County Head Start receives funding from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Does your participation in community/state partnerships or do you have personal ties that can create a conflict of interest that could impact the program's CACFP funding source?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess at least six (6) months of experience working with preschool-age children?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing and able to complete two (2) early childhood education college courses within two (2) years of hire?

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires a valid Colorado Drivers License, proof of vehicle insurance, and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires obtaining CPR and First Aid Certification, a Medication Administration Certificate, and an Early Childhood Professional Credential through Colorado Shines (within two years of hire). Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers