Bilingual Administrative Assistant – Head Start

Benefit Eligibility:

Jefferson County Head Start is looking for a friendly, organized, and bilingual (English/Spanish) Administrative Assistant to support our Arvada location. As the first point of contact for families, visitors, and staff, you'll play an important role in creating a positive experience while keeping daily office operations running smoothly.

If you enjoy helping people, staying organized, and using your bilingual communication skills to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply!

About Head Start 

Jefferson County Head Start is a comprehensive, no-cost infant/toddler and preschool program serving kids who are 6 weeks to 5 years old in Jefferson County (excluding Lakewood). We provide a range of support and services for our children and families. We aim to provide equitable and inclusive services and support to the diverse community we serve.    

To learn more about our preschool program: https://www.jeffco.us/817/About-Us  

And here is a crash course video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmyDjXHHt9M

SCHEDULE: 

• Location: Arvada Head Start location (fully on-site) 

• Schedule: Monday, 7:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

• No evenings or weekends required 

• Year-round position 

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range: $23.30-$25.12 USD Hourly 

With bilingual differential: $24.80 - $26.62 USD Hourly 

*Bilingual Spanish proficiency will be offered a pay differential of $3,120 annually upon completion of communication skill test.  

Compensation will be determined based on education and experience. 

BENEFITS:  

Jefferson County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Paid holidays and time off, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires 

• Retirement matching 

• Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs  

Explore Jefferson County Benefits  here  

What You’ll Do: 

• Welcome and assist families and visitors: Manage the front desk, greet visitors, answer phone calls, and maintain secure building entry. 

• Support family communication: Share program information, answer general questions, and help connect English- and Spanish-speaking families with appropriate staff and resources. 

• Provide administrative support: Complete data entry, prepare documents and flyers, maintain records, and assist with reports and other office tasks.  
• Keep the office running smoothly: Coordinate mail, supplies, maintenance requests, and meeting logistics.  
• Collaborate with staff: Support communication and coordination across the Head Start team to ensure a positive experience for families. 

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: High School Diploma or GED. 

• Experience: At least one year of work-related or volunteer-related experience. 

• An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.  

• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.  

What Will Help You Succeed 

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and can bring a positive, helpful approach to a busy office environment. 

Ideal candidates will have: 

• Customer service, front desk, reception or administrative support experience. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office or similar programs.   

• Ability to stay organized, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records.  

• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn. 

• A collaborative, dependable, and adaptable approach to work. 

• Interest in supporting children, families, and the community. 

Experience in early childhood education or Head Start is a plus, but not required. 

If your experience comes from customer service, reception, community services, or another people-focused role, we'd love to hear from you! 

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:  

• 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 obtain physical examination and tuberculosis test at hire.  

• 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.  

• Willingness to occasionally travel to assigned Head Start Sites (Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and Lakewood).    

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.   

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 careertalent@jeffco.us. 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 CareerTalent@Jeffco.us