Head Start CDL Instructional Assistant — Part-Time Bus & IEP Support

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

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