Head Start CDL Instructional Assistant - East Valley

Gatewaycaa; Kentucky; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Paid Leave

CERS Retirement

Job summary

Gateway Community Action in Kentucky is seeking a part-time Head Start CDL Instructional Assistant for the East Valley Center in West Liberty to support teachers with curricula, hands-on activities, and classroom organization. You will help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment and assist with transportation duties as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a High School Diploma/GED, a Child Development Associate (or working toward one), and a Kentucky CDL with PS endorsement within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Candidate should have a Child Development Associate or be working toward one.
• CDL with PS endorsement within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with curricula and hands-on activities.
• Support daily classroom routines and safety.
• Drive/Monitor Head Start buses as requested.
• Complete at least 15 hours of professional development annually.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL PS Endorsement

Transportation duties

Communication with parents

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Child Development Associate

Job description

# Head Start CDL Instructional Assistant - East ValleyEast Valley HS Center - West Liberty, KY 41472## OverviewSalary Range$15.87Position TypePart TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryEducation## DescriptionSummary/Objective Performs a combination of instructional tasks to assist and support the teacher, the goals and objectives of individual children, and the overall classroom environment.Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ● Assists teachers with implementation of curricula in the classroom, providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands-on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group. ● Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required ● Applies knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices ● Assists with daily activities, including but not limited to; regular instruction, diapering/toileting, napping, mealtime, etc. ● Assists in maintaining a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress ● Cooperates with parents to build and support home school connections by providing parents with information about curriculum and school readiness ● Maintains relationships with community partners by being proactive and supportive of program needs ● Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness and maintaining commitment to keeping all children safe ● Assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) ● Complies with the Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable local, state, and federal laws. ● Works collaboratively with teacher ● Drives/Monitors Head Start Buses as requested ● Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed annually.Competencies 1. Ethics/Integrity 2. Attention to detail 3. Organizational Understanding 4. Professionalism 5. Problem Solving 6. Reliability 7. TactSupervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibility.Work Environment This position operates in a classroom environment.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a regular part time position. Days and hours of work are planned in advance and schedule is provided at the beginning of each program year. Flexibility in schedule is required. In order to meet the needs of the agency, permanent or temporary changes and/or modifications to the schedule may occur as dictated by management.Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although out-of-area travel may be expected upon notice.Required Education and Experience High School Diploma/General Education DegreePreferred Education and Experience Child Development AssociateAdditional Eligibility Qualifications Valid Class C Commercial Driver’s License with a PS Endorsement within 60 days of employment. Approved CDL Physical ExamAdditional Requirements Valid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory background checks. Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required. State required minimum vehicle liability insurance and uninsured motorist insurance. Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local, state, or federal law.AP/EEO Statement Gateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.## Qualifications**Competitive Benefits** – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.