Teacher I (H20041)-160660

Teacher I (H20041)-160660

Salary

$46,184.58 - $66,967.65 Annually

Location

Location will vary among Head Start Centers, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07492

Department

Human Services

Division

Head Start Fund

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 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.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

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Perform various duties to provide students withappropriate learningactivities and experiences to help them develop their full potential in areas of language, literacy, social-emotional, physical, and mathematics.

Head Start providestheeducation staff with peer andintensivecoaching, tuition reimbursement, training,professionaldevelopment,and wellnessopportunities.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Develop, prepare, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly instructional activitiesin accordance withHead Start Program Performance Standards, program goals, school readiness goals, and other program requirements, while considering the individual needs and skill levels of the children.
• 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, usingdevelopmentappropriateactivities, best practices, and positive discipline practices.
• Observe, record, and evaluate each childs activity, performance, behavior, and development; accommodate andmodifyindividual activities based on developmental needs or behavior.
• Utilize various screening tools to assess children in all areas of development, then use the outcomes to create individual learning activities that support childrens learning.
• Adapt and implement behavior plans and Individualize Education Plan to meet the goals andobjectivesof each child receiving consultation or special education services. Attend and provide adequate information during Individualize Education Plan and behavior plan meetings for the individual child.
• Implementand support efforts that help individuals understanddifferences, appreciate various perspectives, and work effectively together in educational settings.
• Responsible for fully understanding and intentionally implementing active supervision practices consistently throughout the day.
• Attend andparticipatein staff meetings, workshops, formal classes, in-service training, and program events to continually advance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Participatingin professional development opportunities and education coaching to enhance skills andprofessional practices.
• Ensure andmaintaina healthy, safe, clean, and organized classroom environment. Direct classroomteam(assistant teacher and classroom aide)to supportwithdaily operations, including completing and monitoring health, meals, and attendance logs.
• Implement family-stylemealtimesand clean up, nurturing social/emotional and self-help development.
• Schedule and conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences with families
• Maintain ongoing contact with parents; encourage and promote parent involvement; work with parents in developing an understanding of their role as the primary educator of their children; encourage parents in the reinforcement and transfer of concepts and behaviors from the school to the home setting; schedule and participate in parent conferences; visit parents; prepare home activities for parents and children.
• Support transition efforts from Head Start to kindergarten.
• Recruit volunteer parents toassistin the classroom.
• Assistin all forms of communication with parents.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team to support young children with and without behavior needs, language delays, disabilities, and special needs.?
• Ensureaccurateand complete paperwork, meet established deadlines, follow standard operating procedures, and perform job duties efficiently andin a timely manner.
• Abide by medical/nutritional restrictions.
• Ability to use various forms of technology, including tablets and computers; navigate databases such as Smart Teach and other program databases; and communicate effectively through email, curriculum platforms, and phone calls withtimelyresponses.
• Alwaysmaintainconfidentiality and abide by the programs employee standard of conduct.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as needed, including accepting temporary work assignments within Adams County when regularly scheduled personnel are unavailable.?

Qualifications for Success

• Understanding of early childhood principles of child development theory and early childhood education.
• Use only positive discipline practices.
• Apply principles and procedures of record keeping and report writing.
• Follow pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including childcare licensing regulations.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Always instruct and supervise children.
• Complete Teaching Strategies GOLD inter-reliability certificateas needed.
• Director certification and level 3 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 andmaintainpositive, respectful, and professional working relationships with those contacted during work whiledemonstratinga professional attitude and appearance.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve and a passion for exceeding customer service expectations.
• Safely operate an automobile.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in early childhood education/preschool setting.

Education Requirements:

Head Start Teachers must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Associate of Arts degree with significant coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Or a bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with major coursework in early childhood education.
• Completion of Early Childhood Education coursework (ECE 101, 102, 103, 210, 238, 262, and 260), with all coursework clearly documented on official transcripts.

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 Interrater Reliability Certification

• Ability to obtain an Early Childhood Professional Credential level III or higher

• Ability to obtain a Director Certification

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

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.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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 two (2) years of experience in early childhood education or a preschool setting?

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position: Head Start Teachers must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with major coursework in early childhood education.
• An Associate of Arts degree with significant coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Completion of Early Childhood Education coursework (ECE 101, 102, 103, 210, 238, 262, and 260), with all coursework clearly documented on official transcripts.
• None of the above.

05

Do you have a valid Colorado Driver's License, proof of vehicle insurance, and are you able to successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Record check?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to obtain the following required certifications and credentials: CPR and First Aid Certification, Medication Administration Certificate, Interrater Reliability Certification, Early Childhood Professional Credential Level III or higher, and Director Certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience with Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD?

08

Do you have experience with Incredible Years- Dinosaur School?

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

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