Assistant Teacher (H50055)-160712

Assistant Teacher (H50055)-160712

Salary

$43,369.96 Annually

Location

Location will vary among Head Start Centers, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07506

Department

Human Services

Division

Head Start Fund

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Assist and perform various duties to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help children develop their full potential in the areas of language, literacy, social-emotional, physical, and mathematics.

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Examples of Duties for Success

• Assist with developing, preparing, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly instructional activities in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, program goals, school readiness goals, and other program requirements, while considering the individual needs and skill levels of the children.
• Assist and provide instruction to children involved in various classroom activities, including educational programs to develop childrens growth in socio-emotional, motor, cognitive, language, health, and personal hygiene skills, using development appropriate activities, best practices, and positive discipline practices.
• Assist in observing, recording, and evaluating each child's activity, performance, behavior, and development; accommodate and modify individual activities based on developmental needs or behavior.
• Work closely with the Lead Teacher to support, adapt, and implement behavior plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that align with each child's goals and needs. This includes helping ensure strategies are carried out consistently in the classroom and providing meaningful input during IEP and behavior plan meetings to support each child's progress.
• Assist in various screening tools to assess children in all areas of development, then use the outcomes to create individual learning activities that support children's learning.
• Assist utilizing the outcomes of the development screening tools to discuss with the parent child's strength and potential concerns, and to support the parent with activities to implement at home to support the students in his/her development and growth.
• Implementing and supporting efforts that help individuals understand differences, appreciate various perspectives, and work effectively together in educational settings.
• Responsible for fully understanding and intentionally implementing active supervision practices consistently throughout the day.
• Only utilize positive discipline practices.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops, formal classes, in-service training, and program events to continually advance teaching skills and knowledge.
• Participating in professional development opportunities and education coaching to enhance skills and professional practices.
• Assist in maintaining ongoing communication with parents and encourage their active involvement. Support parents in understanding and embracing their role as their child's primary educator. Help reinforce and transfer important concepts and behaviors from the classroom to the home.
• Assist and participate in parent-teacher conferences and home visits to further strengthen school-home collaboration.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom team to plan and implement policies, support program goals and activities, and promote meaningful parent involvement in both the classroom and the overall program.
• Assist in all forms of communication with parents and team members, working collaboratively to meet the needs of all children and families.
• Assist in ensuring and maintaining a healthy, safe, clean, and organized classroom environment. Direct classroom team (assistant teacher and classroom aide) to support with daily operations, including completing and monitoring health, meals, and attendance logs.
• Assist in implementing family-style mealtimes and clean up, nurturing social/emotional and self-help development.
• Ability to use various forms of technology, including tablets and computers; navigate databases such as Smart Teach and other program databases; and communicate effectively through email, curriculum platforms, and phone calls with timely responses.
• Always maintain confidentiality and abide by the programs employee standard of conduct.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as needed, including accepting temporary work assignments within Adams County Head Start when regularly scheduled personnel are unavailable.

Qualifications for Success

• Understanding of early childhood principles of child development theory and early childhood education.
• Use only positive discipline practices.
• Apply principles and procedures of record keeping and report writing.
• Follow pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including childcare licensing regulations.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Always instruct and supervise children.
• Complete Teaching Strategies GOLD inter-reliability certificate as needed.
• Maintain an early childhood credential level 3 or higher on Colorado Shines PDIS.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully both orally and in writing, using proper English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and professional language.
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful, and professional working relationships with those contacted during work while demonstrating a professional attitude and appearance.
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve and a passion for exceeding customer service expectations.
• Safely operate an automobile.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience working with preschool age children.

Education

• Head Start requires Assistant Teachers to have one of the following:
• As Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with major course work I early childhood education.
• An Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate from a credited college with major coursework in Early Child Education.
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or state award certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential.
• At a minimum seven (7) completed early childhood education college courses and evident in official transcripts.

License or Certificate:

• Valid Colorado Driver's License and proof of vehicle insurance
• A motor Vehicle record check will be conducted
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Ability to obtain medication administration certificate
• Ability to obtain an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level III or higher
• Ability to obtain Interrater Reliability Certification

Background Check:

• Ability to pass multiple criminal backgrounds and Central Registry checks
• A fingerprint check will be conducted
• A Motor Vehicle record check will be conducted

Other:

• Must complete physical examination and TB test upon hire
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Exposure to childhood diseases

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

01

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. 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 cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Adams County Head Start receives funding from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Does your participation in community/state partnerships or do you have personal ties that can create a conflict of interest that could impact the program's CACFP funding source?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience working with preschool-aged children?

• Yes
• No

04

Head Start requires Assistant Teachers to meet at least one of the qualifications listed below. Please select the option that best describes how you meet these minimum requirements.

• An Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with major course work in early childhood education.
• An Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate from a credited college with major coursework in Early Child Education.
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or state award certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential.
• At a minimum seven (7) completed early childhood education college courses and evident in official transcripts.
• None of the above

05

Do you possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and proof of vehicle insurance, and are you able to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have the ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications and credentials, including CPR and First Aid Certification, Medication Administration Certification, an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level III or higher, and Interrater Reliability Certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently hold a Child Development Associate certificate or Early Childhood Teacher certificate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers