Head Start Center Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Center Instructional Assistant to support preschool learning under the guidance of the Head Start Teacher, helping children develop social, emotional, physical, and educational skills.

You will work 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with a requirement for a High School Diploma or GED and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Training, safety, and program standards are emphasized.

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.
• Engages children in a variety of learning experiences and activities.
• Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
• Supports progress of English Language Learners in their primary language and English.
• Assists in incorporating each child’s interests into planning classroom activities.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment while upholding teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start standards.
• Assists in the assessment of children.
• Assists with timely and accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Promotes positive staff relationships to foster a conducive learning climate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Child interaction

Reliable transportation

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB PURPOSE: The Head Start Center Instructional Assistant is responsible for implementing instructional experiences, under the direction of the Head Start Teacher, for preschool children for adequate development in the social, emotional, physical, and educational processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
• Assists to ensure every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.
• Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promotes the development of and ensure that English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English.
• Assists in incorporating each child’s interests into planning classroom activities.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment which supports the development and learning of preschool children while maintaining teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Assists the Teacher in the assessment of children.
• Assists Teacher with the timely and accurate completion and maintenance of documentation and recordkeeping.
• Promotes staff relationships which allow a climate conducive to learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND 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.

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.