Head Start Classroom Support Aide – Part Time

Gateway Community Action Agency; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

CERS Retirement

Job summary

Gateway Community Action Agency in Morehead, KY is seeking a part-time Education Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom. The role focuses on curriculum implementation, progress tracking, and collaboration with families to promote school readiness.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, a valid Kentucky driver’s license, and be able to pass background checks and drug testing. A Child Development Associate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED required.
• Child Development Associate preferred.
• Background checks and pre-employment drug testing required.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists teaching staff with implementation of curricula in the classroom.
• Applies knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assists with daily activities.
• Assists in maintaining a 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 to support program needs.
• Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment and safety commitments.
• Assists in implementing IFSPs or IEPs as applicable.
• Complies with Head Start Performance Standards and all local/state/federal laws.
• Participates in meetings, events and training as required.
• Works collaboratively with center staff and completes at least 15 clock hours of professional development annually.

Skills

Ethics Integrity

Attention to detail

Organizational Understanding

Professionalism

Problem Solving

Reliability

Tact

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

Child Development Associate

Job description

Gateway Community Action Agency in Morehead, KY is seeking a part-time Education Assistant to support teachers and students in the classroom. The role focuses on curriculum implementation, progress tracking, and collaboration with families to promote school readiness.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, a valid Kentucky driver’s license, and be able to pass background checks and drug testing. A Child Development Associate is preferred.