Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Incorporated; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Incorporated is looking for a Head Start Instructional Assistant in Lebanon, KY. You will implement instructional experiences under the guidance of the Head Start Teacher for preschool children, promoting their social, emotional, physical, and educational development.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, with experience working with children. A reliable transportation is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with children.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional experiences under the direction of the Head Start Teacher.
• Promote the development of English Language Learners.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Assist Teacher in the assessment of children.
• Complete documentation and recordkeeping.

Skills

Experience working in a team environment

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Reliable transportation

Ability to work with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

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.