Boulder County Head Start Teacher

Boulder County Head Start Teacher

Salary

$55,116.00 - $79,392.00 Annually

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6824(HS1)

Department

Community Services

Division

CSD HeadStart

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire 2 (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 childrens 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 studentaid.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

• 1 (one) year of preschool teaching experience

Additional related education may count towards required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
• All BCHS positions require 4 background checks per CO State Licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards. The 4 required background checks are: FBI, CBI, TRAILS, and Sex Offender.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have state credential (Early Childhood Professional Credential 2.0 or 3.0), through the Colorado Shines/PDIS system
• Applicants mustbe CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certified, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Applicants must possess current MyTeaching Strategies Inner-Rater Reliability for Preschool certification, including Dual-Language Learners and

Children with Disabilities or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

• Head Start experience

• Experience with TS Gold and Creative Curriculum

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of the practices and principles of early childhood education
• Good organization and time management skills
• Ability to supervise and instruct preschool children and children with special needs individually and in groups
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively with diverse families, including families living in poverty other employees and the public
• Ability to work as part of a team, channeling communications appropriately and exercising good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of child development principles and early childhood best practices
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in documentation, observation, and assessment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.
• Additional Benefits can be found HERE.
• Including:
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
• New Years Day January 1
• Martin Luther Kings Birthday January
• Presidents Day February
• Memorial Day May
• Juneteenth June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Labor Day September
• Indigenous Peoples Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day December 25
• New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)

Vacation

• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.

Medical

• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
• The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving

Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.

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Please describe how you meet the requirement of an associates 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 (required).

02

Please share how you meet the requirement of one year of preschool teaching experience. (Required)

03

Describe your experience working with diverse populations.

04

What kinds of experience have you had collecting, managing, or analyzing data? What systems or tools did you use and how was the information used to inform decisions or improve practices?

05

Describe your experience teaching preschool-aged children? What strategies have you used to support their learning and development across different domains such as social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical growth?

06

Describe an experience where you collaborated with colleagues toward reaching a goal. What was your role in the collaboration and what was the result?

07

Describe an identified area for your own professional growth. What steps did you take to improve?

08

What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

09

In what way do you see that racial equity is relevant work for Boulder County as an organization?

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org