Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. is seeking a Head Start Instructional Assistant to support preschool learning under the Head Start Teacher. You will help deliver instructional experiences aimed at social, emotional, physical, and educational development.

You will engage children with varied activities, plan using their interests, assist with assessments and documentation, and ensure a safe, inclusive classroom environment for all learners.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support early childhood development through instructional activities.
• Assist in planning classroom activities using each child’s interests.
• Promote a safe and healthy classroom environment while maintaining teacher-child ratios.
• Assist in the assessment of children.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Foster a climate conducive to learning and positive staff relationships.
• Complete required annual training and professional development hours.
• Collaborate with the Head Start Teacher and staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Cultural sensitivity

Strong communication

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential 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.