Head Start Site Aide-6

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Part-Time! No weekends! Professional development and growth opportunities!    

As part of Jefferson County’s Head Start department, the Head Start Site Aide is responsible for providing flexible classroom, kitchen, and operational support across Jefferson County Head Start sites to ensure continuity of services, safe learning environments, and smooth daily operations. This position supports daily staffing coverage needs across five program sites and assists with classroom routines, food service support, site cleanliness, inventory support, and operational readiness. Works closely with teaching, operations, and kitchen staff to support children, families, and program services. 

About Head Start:    

Head Start is a no cost, all-inclusive, child-focused, and family-centered early-childhood program for children ages 0-5. A range of individualized services in the areas of education, early childhood development, medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, family support, and parent education. We strive to provide equitable and inclusive services and support to the diverse community we serve.     

 
Check out our video, Scratch Cooking at Jefferson County Head Start: https://youtu.be/RRBr-QjBmAU    

Head Start offers opportunities for on-site professional development scheduled during work hours, a team-oriented program that assists with providing the best service for our families, and individualized coaching. 

SCHEDULE: 

This position is a temporary, non-benefited position that will be scheduled to work approximately 30 hours/week, up to 130 hours per month, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm.    

Six positions are available. Four of these positions are school year only positions that work August-May; two of the positions are year round 

Primary location: Arvada Head Start (3 positions); Patterson Head Start (1 position); 11th Ave Head Start (1 position); Wheat Ridge Head Start (1 position) 

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range: $19.89– $20.00 USD Hourly  

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills. 

BENEFITS:  

This is a temporary, non-benefit position. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Support classroom coverage needs across five Jefferson County Head Start sites based on daily staffing and operational needs, including receiving day-of assignments and adjusting to changing priorities. 

• Assist teachers in creating and maintaining nurturing relationships with children and families while ensuring licensing requirements and active supervision practices are met. 

• Assist children in following classroom routines and provide support for teacher breaks, child restroom needs, meal support, and short-term classroom coverage as needed. 

• Support kitchen operations, including meal preparation support, food service, meal delivery, sanitation practices, and kitchen clean-up in alignment with food safety procedures and program requirements. 

• Assist with receiving, organizing, stocking, and putting away inventory and supplies at assigned sites. 

• Maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of classrooms, shared spaces, kitchens, storage areas, bathrooms, and site environments. 

• Support operational needs and daily site readiness, including responding to emergent support needs and helping maintain safe, organized, clean, and welcoming environments. 

• Work effectively in fast-paced environments requiring movement between classrooms, kitchens, outdoor spaces, and operational support functions while maintaining safety, organization, and responsiveness. 

• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in supporting varying site conditions, coverage needs, and program priorities as directed by the Center Operations Supervisor. 

• Attend and participate in required staff meetings, trainings, and events, as needed. 

• Adhere to all Head Start policies, procedures, performance standards, and any applicable local, state, and federal requirements. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and 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 work experience.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Education: None 

• Experience: None 

• Certifications/Licenses: None 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.  

• Experience working in early childhood, food service, custodial, operational support, or related environments preferred. 

• Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving supplies and materials throughout the workday. 

• Being a reliable team player who is flexible/adaptable.  

• Basic math skills. 

• Excellent customer service skills.  

• Passionate about the education of young children. 

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.  

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:  

• Experience and comfort working in dynamic environments that include classroom support, kitchen support, and operational duties across multiple sites. 

• Must have a personal vehicle that can be used to travel between five program sites (three in Lakewood, one in Arvada, and one in Wheat Ridge) based on daily coverage needs. Mileage will be reimbursed using the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate. 

• 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 have training on: universal precautions, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and food safety certification within the first 30 days of hire.  

• Must obtain physical examination and tuberculosis test at hire.  

• Must be able to carry/lift loads greater than 35 pounds and transport up to 50 pounds on occasion. 100% of time spent standing and walking.  

• The physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations for this position include: Standing/walking for entire shift, frequently carrying/lifting loads greater than 35 pounds, and occasionally transporting up to 50 pounds. This position is temporary (summers off), with the possibility of renewal each school year.  

• 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.  

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 [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.  

APPLICATION: 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.  

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities 

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.  

• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. 

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.    

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs 

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [email protected]