Head Start Lead Teacher

Jefferson County, Colorado; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Offer of Employment:

Contingent upon review of child abuse and neglect database, fingerprint results, criminal background, sex offender registry, motor vehicle record check, and education verification.

Driver's License Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license. Out-of-state applicants must obtain a Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire. No major violations or more than one DUI, DWI, or DWA conviction in the past three years.

Availability and Travel:

Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends, and willing to travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada or Wheat Ridge).

Perjury Statement:

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree, as defined in Section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and shall be punished accordingly.

Recruitment Process:

1. After the job posting closes, applications are evaluated based on minimum requirements.
2. Applications are reviewed for preferred skills, which are scored; top scorers proceed to the next step.
3. The hiring team reviews applications and selects candidates for phone screens or interviews. Not all applicants will be contacted.
4. If selected, you will be contacted via phone or email. Ensure you check your candidate portal regularly for updates and task requests.

The timeline depends on the hiring team's schedule and the number of applications. Jefferson County typically receives over 100 applications per position.

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Educational and Experience Requirements:

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

Certifications:

• CPR / First Aid / AED - State of Colorado