Bilingual Boulder County Head Start (BCHS) Teacher Assistant

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid breaks aligned with BVSD calendar

Job summary

Boulder County is seeking a Bilingual Head Start Teacher Assistant to support preschool classroom routines and curriculum implementation in alignment with ELOF and HSPPS. The role emphasizes safe, nurturing environments and strong family engagement, with duties including observations, assessments, and collaboration with staff.

This grant-funded, full-time position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of preschool experience; bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in implementing lesson plans and daily classroom routines that support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children
• Help create a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment that aligns with HSPPS and CO Licensing Regulations
• Participate in the observation and documentation of children’s progress using approved assessment tools
• Support positive child behavior and use developmentally appropriate guidance techniques under the direction of the Teacher
• Build warm, supportive relationships with children and families, and assist in maintaining effective communication with families
• Participate in Home Visits, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and family engagement activities as appropriate
• Ensure constant active supervision of children, indoors and outdoors
• Collaborate with classroom team members and other program staff to ensure integrated and inclusive services for all children
• Assist in meal service, cleanup, toileting, and other routines to support children’s health and independence
• Engage in ongoing learning and development, reflective supervision, coaching, and training
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Job description

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Bilingual Boulder County Head Start (BCHS) Teacher Assistant. The BCHS Teacher Assistant supports the classroom in creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for preschool‑aged children. This role involves assisting with curriculum implementation, promoting school readiness, and supporting individual children’s needs in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). The Teacher Assistant builds strong, respectful relationships with children and families and serves as support between the classroom and families. This includes conducting developmental observations and assessments, entering assessment data into Teaching Strategies GOLD (TS GOLD). The Teacher Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring culturally and linguistically responsive practices in the classroom.

This is a grant‑funded, full‑time, benefited position that will work Monday ‑ Friday 7:45am ‑ 4:15pm. This position will work out of 2675 Mapleton Ave, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non‑exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $38,412.00 - $46,848.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of December 7th
• First Round Interviews: Week of December 14th
• Language Proficiency Test: Week of December 14th
• Reference Check: Week of December 14th

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.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Teacher in implementing lesson plans and daily classroom routines that support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children
2. Help create a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment that aligns with HSPPS and CO Licensing Regulations
3. Participate in the observation and documentation of children’s progress using approved assessment tools
4. Support positive child behavior and use developmentally appropriate guidance techniques under the direction of the Teacher
5. Build warm, supportive relationships with children and families, and assist in maintaining effective communication with families
6. Participate in Home Visits, Parent‑Teacher Conferences, and family engagement activities as appropriate
7. Ensure constant active supervision of children, indoors and outdoors
8. Collaborate with classroom team members and other program staff to ensure integrated and inclusive services for all children
9. Assist in meal service, cleanup, toileting, and other routines to support children’s health and independence
10. Engage in ongoing learning and development, reflective supervision, coaching, and training
11. Performs related work, as required
12. May be reassigned during emergency situations

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma, or equivalent

AND

• At least one year (1,820 hours) of verified experience with preschool children

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

Bilingual Skills

• Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre‑employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized verbal/verbal and written demonstration. (tier 2 will be verbal, tier 3 written and verbal)
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must have current PDIS ECPC 2.0 - Level 2 or 3
• Applicants must have current CDA (Child Development Associate) or willing to enroll in a CDA program, upon hire, with completion by date mandated by federal program
• Applicants must have current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
• Applicants must have current MyTeachingStrategies Inter‑Rater Reliability for Preschool, including Dual Language Learners and Children with Disabilities or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Head Start experience
• Experience with TS GOLD and Creative Curriculum

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have patience and the ability to relate well with children and adults
• Ability to deal with personal information in a confidential manner
• Ability to work effectively with children, parents, other employees and the public

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.