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Boulder County Head Start Teacher

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire two Boulder County Head Start Teachers. The Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment for children ages 3–5 years. The teacher works in partnership with families, staff, and community partners to promote children's school readiness by fostering their cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm. This position will work out of either 2850 Mapleton Ave, Boulder, or 2802 Dagny Way, Lafayette. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $55,116.00 - $67,254.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

Phone Screening:
Week of August 3rd
First Round Interviews:
Week of August 10th
Reference Check:
Week of August 10th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit student aid.gov for more information. This position may receive paid breaks (summer/ fall/ winter/ spring) that closely align with the BVSD school district calendar.

Examples Of Duties

Plan and implement daily lesson plans that align with the approved curriculum and individual learning goals for children

Create a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment that supports the diverse needs of children and families

Conduct ongoing child assessments and maintain accurate documentation using approved tools (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD)

Develop and maintain respectful, responsive relationships with families; participate in home visits and parent-teacher conferences

Mentor and support classroom staff (e.g., Teacher Assistants, Classroom Aides, Subs, Interns, and volunteers) to ensure high-quality interactions and practices

Collaborate with Education, Family, and Health Services staff to ensure integrated services

Maintain compliance with HSPPS, CO state licensing requirements, and local health and safety regulations

Participate in professional development, reflective supervision, team meetings, and coaching activities

Support positive child behavior and use developmentally appropriate guidance techniques

Performs related work, as required

May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE :
When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process . 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 attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

An associate degree (AA) in early childhood education, or an AA in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education (30 credits), with experience teaching preschool-age children. In addition, candidates with a CDA in early childhood education who are working towards or willing to work towards obtaining an AA in early childhood education, child development, or in a related field with course work equivalent to a major (30 credits) relating to early childhood education within three years of hire are also eligible for this position.

AND

One year of preschool teaching experience

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

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