Bilingual Administrative Assistant – Head Start

Jefferson County, Colorado; Arvada (CO); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO (40 hours to 시작)

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Jefferson County Head Start is seeking a friendly, organized Administrative Assistant for the Arvada location. You will be the first point of contact for families, visitors, and staff, ensuring a positive experience while keeping daily operations running smoothly.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication, front desk duties, data entry, and coordination across teams in a fully on-site setting.

Formación

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least one year of work-related or volunteer-related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Welcome and assist families and visitors: Manage the front desk, greet visitors, answer phone calls, and maintain secure building entry.
• Support family communication: Share program information, answer general questions, and help connect English- and Spanish-speaking families with appropriate staff and resources.
• Provide administrative support: Complete data entry, prepare documents and flyers, maintain records, and assist with reports and other office tasks.
• Keep the office running smoothly: Coordinate mail, supplies, maintenance requests, and meeting logistics.
• Collaborate with staff: Support communication and coordination across the Head Start team to ensure a positive experience for families.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Front desk / customer service

Organization & coordination

Communication skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting Closes

11:59PM on 11/08/26

Division

Head Start Division

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Location

Arvada Head Start location (fully on-site)

Description

Jefferson County Head Start is looking for a friendly, organized, and bilingual (English/Spanish) Administrative Assistant to support our Arvada location. As the first point of contact for families, visitors, and staff, you’ll play an important role in creating a positive experience while keeping daily office operations running smoothly.

About Head Start

Jefferson County Head Start is a comprehensive, no-cost infant/toddler and preschool program serving kids who are 6 weeks to 5 years old in Jefferson County (excluding Lakewood). We provide a range of support and services for our children and families. We aim to provide equitable and inclusive services and support to the diverse community we serve.

To learn more about our preschool program: https://www.jeffco.us/817/About-Us

And here is a crash course video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmyDjXHHt9M

Schedule

• Monday, 7:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• No evenings or weekends required
• Year-round position

Compensation

• Hiring Range: $23.30-$25.12 USD Hourly
• With bilingual differential: $24.80 - $26.62 USD Hourly
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency will be offered a pay differential of $3120 annually upon completion of communication skill test.

Compensation will be determined based on education and experience.

Benefits

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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and time off, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• Retirement matching
• Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs

What You’ll Do

• Welcome and assist families and visitors: Manage the front desk, greet visitors, answer phone calls, and maintain secure building entry.
• Support family communication: Share program information, answer general questions, and help connect English- and Spanish-speaking families with appropriate staff and resources.
• Provide administrative support: Complete data entry, prepare documents and flyers, maintain records, and assist with reports and other office tasks.
• Keep the office running smoothly: Coordinate mail, supplies, maintenance requests, and meeting logistics.
• Collaborate with staff: Support communication and coordination across the Head Start team to ensure a positive experience for families.

Qualifications

Research shows that women and otherunderrepresentedand 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 workexperience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least one year of work-related or volunteer-related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

What Will Help You Succeed

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people and can bring a positive, helpful approach to a busy office environment.

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Customer service, front desk, reception or administrative support experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office or similar programs.
• Ability to stay organized, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• A collaborative, dependable, and adaptable approach to work.
• Interest in supporting children, families, and the community.

Additional Job Information

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of CBI and FBI criminal history, sex offender registry check, child abuse and neglect records check, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references. Candidates with convictions related to child abuse, crimes of violence, unlawful sexual behavior, physical assault or battery, and domestic violence will be disqualified. Please reference the Colorado Department of Early Childhood’s website for full details on disqualifying crimes Background Checks | Colorado Department of Early Childhood
• Must obtain physical examination and tuberculosis test at hire.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer for every position.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and Lakewood).

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 [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Experience

Work Experience: Minimum one year

Category

Administrative, Business Programs and Services

Questions?

Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [e-mail]