Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Head Start; Ekron (KY); Sur place; USD 15 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central Kentucky Head Start is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support preschool children under the direction of the Head Start Teacher. You will help implement instructional experiences that promote social, emotional, physical, and educational development, while maintaining safety and classroom routines.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CDA credential (or enrollment with a 2-year completion timeline), teamwork experience, and the ability to work with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CDA credential or enrollment with anticipated completion within 2 years of hire.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.
• Ability to work with individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsabilités

• Assist to implement instructional experiences under the direction of the Head Start Teacher.
• Support development in social, emotional, physical, and educational domains for preschool children.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment and appropriate teacher-child ratios.
• Assist in the assessment of children and in timely documentation and recordkeeping.
• Promote collaboration and positive relationships among staff to support a learning-focused climate.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Experience with children

Strong communication

Reliable transportation

Cultural sensitivity

Background check required

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential or enrollment in CDA program

Description du poste

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.