Head Start Assistant NBE

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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
12/23/24
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:

The Head Start Classroom Assistant will support the classroom teachers inclassroom duties, implementing curriculum, development of lesson plans, administering screenings, conducting observations, supervising children, and teaching developmentally appropriate practices , attend training sessions and maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance standards including education, disabilities, parent involvement, nutrition, health and mental health. Head Start offers opportunities for on-site professional development scheduled during work hours, a team-oriented program that assists you with providing the best service for our families, and individualized coaching.

Check out this video to see what it is like to work at Head Start!

Salary:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $ 18 .00 -$ 23 an hour .

If a candidate does not meet Colorado State Childcare licensing requirements, then a candidate must be enrolled in a Child Development Associate credential or Early Childhood Education program.



Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefited position scheduled to work up to approximately 30 hours per week. There is no holiday pay. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

Essential Duties:

The Head Start Classroom Assistant will be responsible for supporting theLead Teacher with the following duties:

• Implementation of Creative Curriculum
  

• Conducting observations and notation of documentation
  

• Actively supervising children
  

• Teaching developmentally appropriate practices and utilize trauma informed care
  

• Ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards within the classroom including education, disabilities, parent involvement, nutrition, health, and mental health.
  

• 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
  

• Supporting peers by collaborating and sharing experiences to find solutions together
  

• Will substitute in classrooms as needed
  

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:

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience,
  

• OR enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of employment (Hours working in the classroom may be used for teaching hours required for CDA)
  

• Child Development Associate credential (CDA), or State awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for CDA credential,
  

• OR enrolled in a program leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in school in degree-seeking program leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree
  

• Enrolled in Child Development Associate credential (CDA), or State awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for CDA credential OR
  

• Currently have 12 hours of child development or child care credit hours
  

• One - two years of experience in a classroom or center focusing on early childhood education or development
  

• Experience implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum in a preschool setting
  

• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to utilize computer programs for documentation
  

Perjury Statement : Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.



Additional Information:

Offer of employment contingent on review of child abuse neglect database, fingerprint results, criminal background, sex offender registry, motor vehicle record check, and education verification.

Must have a valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date and you must not have any major violations, nor more than one DUI, DWI,DWAIconviction in the past three years.

Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends, and willingness to occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada or Wheat Ridge).

In any materials you submit , you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information .

How to Apply:



Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .



Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .



For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs



Questions:

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us
  

• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
  

• Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us
  

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