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Classroom Aide- RP3 (H80061 HRLY)-160727

Salary

$20.44 Hourly

Location

Location will vary among Head Start Centers, CO

Job Type

Project Designated Part-time 3

Job Number

07148

Department

Human Services

Division

Head Start Fund

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/23/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

+ Description

+ Benefits

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Heads Start is an early childhood education program that serves young children ages 3-5, supporting young children's learning and development. Classroom aides provide breaks to staff, set up nutritious meals, maintain health and safety as the top priority, provide classroom support, and enjoy working in a team.

Examples of Duties for Success

+ Assist in the instruction of children involved in various classroom activities

+ Assist and work with children with special needs and behavior needs

+ Always utilize only positive discipline practices

+ Always supervise children in our care

+ Support cultural responsiveness efforts to understand differences, recognize bias, and look beyond differences to work productively in educational settings

+ Prepare and assist in implementing family-style mealtime and clean up, nurturing, social/emotional and self-help development

+ Assist in the accuracy of forms for record-keeping purposes

+ Complete all health and safety checklists in a timely manner and with accuracy

+ Assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment. Ensure that the classroom's appearance, cleanliness, and safe classroom environment are appropriately maintained

+ Ensure all classroom/outdoor equipment is in good working condition and is used/maintained correctly

+ Provide breaks for education staff and coverage for a regularly scheduled meeting

+ Support in laundry responsibilities

+ Attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops, formal classes, in-service training, and program events to continually advance teaching skills and knowledge, as requested

+ Participate in professional development opportunities and education coaching for continuous improvement

+ Abide by medical/nutrition restrictions

+ Accept temporary work assignments within Adams County if regularly scheduled personnel are unavailable, the flexibility of center, or role assignments

+ Use various forms of technology such as tablets and computers

+ Basic computer skills and use of Microsoft software

+ Check various communication avenues such as email and phone calls and respond in a timely manner

+ Always maintain confidentiality and abide by the program's employee standard of conduct

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required as assigned

Qualifications for Success

+ Meet the needs of children in a childcare setting

+ Learn operations services and activities

+ Learn and apply the policies and procedures

+ Follow pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

+ Obtain First Aid and CPR certification

+ Maintain professional boundaries and confidentially

+ Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude and appearance

+ Demonstrate a willingness to serve and a passion for exceeding customer service expectations

+ Maintain flexibility with changes in the daily schedule

+ Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted

+ Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

+ Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

+ Basic computer skills and use of Microsoft software

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

+ Six (6) months of experience working with preschool-age children

Education and Training:

+ Preferred High School diploma or equivalent

+ Complete two (2) early childhood education college courses within one year and half (18 months) of the time of hire

License or Certificate:

+ Valid Colorado Driver's License and Proof of vehicle insurance

+ A Motor Vehicle record check will be conducted

+ Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification

+ Ability to obtain medication administration certificate

Background Check:

+ Ability to pass multiple criminal backgrounds and Central Registry checks

+ A fingerprint check may be conducted

+ A Motor Vehicle record check will be conducted

Other:

+ Must complete physical examination and TB test upon hire

+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb

+ Ability to lift up to 45 pounds

+ Exposure to childhood diseases

Ability to obtain, maintain, and ensure continued access to State and County systems in strict compliance with all applicable county and state regulations, policies, and user agreements.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Regular Part Time 3

Weekly Hours - Between 30 - 39 hours

Employees qualify for Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, Life/ADD, disability), the mandatory 9% Pension enrollment and the optional 457b deferred compensation package. They start accruals for Vacation and Sick

01

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. 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 cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

+ Yes, I understand and agree

+ Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Adams County Head Start receives funding from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Does your participation in community/state partnerships or do you have personal ties that can create a conflict of interest that could impact the program’s CACFP funding source?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess at least six (6) months of experience working with preschool-age children?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Have you completed at least two (2) early childhood education college courses within one year and half (18 months) of the time of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you able to possess a valid Colorado's Driver's License and Proof of vehicle insurance or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have the ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications, along with a medication administration certificate?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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