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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience: Six (6) months experience working with preschool-age children.
• Education and Training: At least a High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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