Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. seeks a Head Start Instructional Assistant to support preschoolers under the direction of the Head Start Teacher.

The role emphasizes creating engaging learning experiences and helping with assessments and documentation in a safe, inclusive classroom. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, and a CDA credential or be enrolled in a CDA program with an anticipated completion date within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• CDA credential or enrollment in CDA program within 2 years of hire.
• Experience with children and ability to work in a team.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional experiences under the direction of the Head Start Teacher.
• Assist to engage children in a variety of learning experiences.
• Complete required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promote progress of English Language Learners in primary language and English.
• Assist in planning activities that reflect each child’s interests.
• Maintain a safe, healthy environment and proper teacher-child ratios.
• Assist the Teacher with child assessments and with documentation/recordkeeping.
• Foster positive staff relationships that support a conducive learning climate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team environment

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Diversity awareness

Strong communication

Background check required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential program enrollment

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Head Start 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).
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or enrollment in a CDA credential program with an anticipated completion date within 2 years of hire) (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.