Head Start Classroom Support Specialist

Gateway Community Services; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid leave

Health, dental, vision, life & CERS

Job summary

Gateway Community Action seeks a part-time classroom support aide to assist teachers with curriculum implementation and progress tracking. You will help maintain a safe, engaging learning space and support home–school connections by communicating with families about curriculum and readiness.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and is ideal for candidates with a CDA. Kentucky driver’s license and background checks are required. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Child Development Associate preferred.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background checks.
• State required vehicle liability and uninsured motorist insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with implementation of curricula in the classroom.
• Support teacher goals and individual children’s objectives.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Assist in implementing IFSPs/IEPs.
• Coordinate with parents to support home–school connections and share curriculum information.
• Attend meetings and required trainings as needed.

Skills

Ethics/Integrity

Attention to detail

Organizational Understanding

Professionalism

Problem Solving

Reliability

Tact

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Job description

Gateway Community Action seeks a part-time classroom support aide to assist teachers with curriculum implementation and progress tracking. You will help maintain a safe, engaging learning space and support home–school connections by communicating with families about curriculum and readiness.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and is ideal for candidates with a CDA. Kentucky driver’s license and background checks are required. Competitive benefits are offered.