Head Start Site Aide

Position: Head Start Site Aide-6
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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
06/17/26
Division:
Head Start Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:


40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description:



JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:



Part-Time! No weekends! Professional development and growth opportunities!

As part of Jefferson County's Head Start department, the Head Start Site Aide is responsible for providing flexible classroom, kitchen, and operational support across Jefferson County Head Start sites to ensure continuity of services, safe learning environments, and smooth daily operations. This position supports daily staffing coverage needs across five program sites and assists with classroom routines, food service support, site cleanliness, inventory support, and operational readiness.

Works closely with teaching, operations, and kitchen staff to support children, families, and program services.

About Head Start:

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.

Check out our video, Scratch Cooking at Jefferson County Head Start:  
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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 is a temporary, non-benefited position that will be scheduled to work approximately 30 hours/week, up to 130 hours per month, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Six positions are available. Four of these positions are school year only positions that work August-May; two of the positions are year round

Primary location:
Arvada Head Start (3 positions);
Patterson Head Start (1 position); 11th Ave Head Start (1 position);
Wheat Ridge Head Start (1 position)

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $19.89- $20.00 USD Hourly

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

BENEFITS:

This is a temporary, non-benefit position. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Support classroom coverage needs across five Jefferson County Head Start sites based on daily staffing and operational needs, including receiving day-of assignments and adjusting to changing priorities.

• Assist teachers in creating and maintaining nurturing relationships with children and families while ensuring licensing requirements and active supervision practices are met.

• Assist children in following classroom routines and provide support for teacher breaks, child restroom needs, meal support, and short-term classroom coverage as needed.

• Support kitchen operations, including meal preparation support, food service, meal delivery, sanitation practices, and kitchen clean-up in alignment with food safety procedures and program requirements.

• Assist with receiving, organizing, stocking, and putting away inventory and supplies at assigned sites.

• Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of classrooms, shared spaces, kitchens, storage areas, bathrooms, and site environments.

• Support operational needs and daily site readiness, including responding to emergent support needs and helping maintain safe, organized, clean, and welcoming environments.

• Work effectively in fast-paced environments requiring movement between classrooms, kitchens, outdoor spaces, and operational support functions while maintaining safety, organization, and responsiveness.

• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in supporting varying site conditions, coverage needs, and program priorities as directed by the Center Operations Supervisor.

• Attend and participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and events, as needed.

• Adhere to all Head Start policies, procedures, performance standards, and any applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  None

• Experience:
  
  None

• Certifications/Licenses:
  None

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.

• Experience working in early childhood, food service, custodial, operational support, or related environments preferred.

• Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving supplies…