Flexible Preschool Substitute Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Head Start; Ekron (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Head Start is seeking an Instructional Assistant Substitute to support preschool learning under the Head Start Teacher in Kentucky. The role is AS NEEDED, providing instructional experiences to promote social, emotional, physical, and educational development for children.

The substitute will participate in training, assist with planning, and help maintain safe, inclusive classrooms while supporting English language learners and families in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with children.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional experiences under the direction of the Head Start Teacher for preschool children.
• Assists to ensure every child is engaged in varied learning experiences and adequately challenged.
• Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promotes progress of English Language Learners in their primary language and in English.
• Assists in planning activities by incorporating each child’s interests.
• Maintains a safe and healthy learning environment and proper teacher-child ratios.
• Assists in assessing children and in documenting records and progress.
• Supports staff relationships to foster a conducive learning climate.
• Other duties as assigned by Head Start staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Central Kentucky Head Start is seeking an Instructional Assistant Substitute to support preschool learning under the Head Start Teacher in Kentucky. The role is AS NEEDED, providing instructional experiences to promote social, emotional, physical, and educational development for children.

The substitute will participate in training, assist with planning, and help maintain safe, inclusive classrooms while supporting English language learners and families in a diverse community.