Head Start Lead Teacher

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.

Head Start Division

Individual Contributor

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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 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?

The Lead Teacher role is a great opportunity if you are:

• A recent graduate looking to start your career in early childhood education
• A seasoned professional or current substitute teacher seeking a full‑time, benefited role

Hiring Range: $53,500-$56,500 for ten months of work, to be paid over 12 months. 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.

Note:

This will be a ten‑month working position (stretch) that will be paid for twelve months. Comprehensive benefits include paid time off for vacation and sick time, 12 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, and $2,000 annual tuition reimbursement.

• 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 find solutions together.

• Experience:
  
  a minimum of two 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 years work‑related experience, OR a high school diploma or GED AND a minimum of five years of work‑related experience teaching preschool age children.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Out‑of‑state applicants must obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Must not have major violations or more than one DUI, DWI, DWA conviction in the past three years. Must be available for occasional evenings, weekends, and willing to travel to assigned Head‑Start sites (Arvada or Wheat Ridge).

Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience:

Minimum two years

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