Head Start CDL Instructional Assistant - Mason County

Gateway Community Services; Country Club Heights (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Gateway Community Action in Kentucky is seeking a part-time instructional support assistant to help teachers implement curricula, provide hands-on learning, and support the classroom environment. This role includes assisting with daily routines, meals, diapering/toileting, assessments, and communicating with families to strengthen home-school connections.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, a valid Class C CDL with PS Endorsement, CDL physical, Kentucky driver's license, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class C CDL with PS Endorsement within 60 days.
• Approved CDL physical exam.
• Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and background checks.
• Pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required.
• State required vehicle liability insurance and uninsured motorist insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with curricula and classroom activities.
• Support developmentally appropriate practices and hands-on learning.
• Assist with daily routines, including diapering/toileting, napping, and meals.
• Track and assess child progress and communicate with parents.
• Maintain a safe, healthy classroom and engage with community partners.
• Assist with IEP implementation and compliance with Head Start standards.
• Drive/monitor Head Start buses as requested.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and complete 15 hours of PD annually.

Skills

Ethics/Integrity

Attention to detail

Organizational Understanding

Professionalism

Problem Solving

Reliability

Tact

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Child Development Associate

Tools

CDL Certification

Job description

Summary/ObjectivePerforms a combination of instructional tasks to assist and support the teacher, the goals and objectives ofindividual children, and the overall classroom environment.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Assists teachers with implementation of curricula in the classroom, providing ample opportunitiesfor natural play and hands-on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children inthe 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 withinformation about curriculum and school readiness Maintains relationships with community partners by being proactive and supportive of programneeds Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness andmaintaining 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 federallaws. Works collaboratively with teacher Drives/Monitors Head Start Buses as requested Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completedannually.Competencies1. Ethics/Integrity2. Attention to detail3. Organizational Understanding4. Professionalism5. Problem Solving6. Reliability7. TactSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibility.Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a classroom environment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; usehands 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 ormove 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 WorkThis is a regular part time position. Days and hours of work are planned in advance and schedule isprovided at the beginning of each program year. Flexibility in schedule is required. In order to meet theneeds of the agency, permanent or temporary changes and/or modifications to the schedule may occur asdictated by management.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day, although out-of-area travel may be expected uponnotice.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma/General Education DegreePreferred Education and ExperienceChild Development AssociateAdditional Eligibility QualificationsValid Class C Commercial Driver’s License with a PS Endorsement within 60 days of employment.Approved CDL Physical ExamAdditional RequirementsValid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory background checks. Pass apre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required. State required minimum vehicle liabilityinsurance and uninsured motorist insurance. Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local,state, or federal law.AP/EEO StatementGateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicantsfor 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 DutiesPlease 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 andactivities may change at any time with or without notice.Competitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.