Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. is seeking a Head Start Instructional Assistant to implement learning experiences for preschool children under the guidance of the Head Start Teacher. You will support development across social, emotional, physical, and educational domains.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a CDA credential (or enrollment with completion within 2 years). Demonstrated teamwork, reliability, and ability to work with diverse families are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with children required.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional experiences under the Head Start Teacher for preschool children.
• Promote development in social, emotional, physical, and educational areas.
• Assist with planning activities and assessments.
• Maintain safety, health, and appropriate teacher-child ratios per Head Start standards.
• Support timely documentation and recordkeeping.
• Foster positive staff relationships and a conducive learning climate.

Skills

Teamwork

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Cross-cultural communication

Written and oral communication

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential or enrollment

Job description

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.