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Head Start Lead Teacher
- Arvada, Colorado United States
- Jefferson County
- May 23, 2026
- Full Time
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Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer! If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
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- Full Time
- May 23, 2026
Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
06/04/26
Division:
Head Start Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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.

Description:

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 pro vides an opportunity for agreater 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 forprofessional developmentandindividualized coaching to progress your career?
Are you interested in being part of a supportive team to help you learn and grow?

If you answered ” yes ” to these questions , Jefferson County Head Start's Lead Teacher position may be what you've been searching for!

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

Check out this video to hear from two of our Teachers !

Head Start is a no cost, all-inclusive, child- focused and family-centered preschool program for children ages 3-5. 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.

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for implementing curriculum in a classroom of 17-20 children , maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance standards, and partnering with a multi-disciplinary team to provide the best service to our Head Start Families.

Head Start offers opportunity 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.

COMPENSATION:
Hiring Ran ge: $53, 500 -$5 6 , 5 00 f or 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 off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, and $2,000 annual tuition reimbursement.

BENEFITS : Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires ; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Lead Teacher is responsible for :

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
Creat ing and implement ing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, inc luding act ivities geared t oward so cial-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 finding solutions together

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify, a candidate must meet one of the three bullets listed below:

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.

Additional Job Description:

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).

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.

Accommodations Statement : We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
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.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

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

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum two years

Certifications:
CPR/First Aid/AED - State of Colorado
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Jefferson County

Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude.

Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!

If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
Jefferson County
- Golden, Colorado, United States
- https://www.jeffco.us/jobs
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