Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Lebanon (KY); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. is hiring a Head Start Instructional Assistant to support preschool children under the Teacher's guidance, delivering developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities include implementing experiences, promoting inclusive learning, and completing required trainings. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, CDA credential or enrollment with anticipated completion within 2 years, plus

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA credential or enrollment with anticipated completion within 2 years.
• Experience working with children and in team settings.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Aufgaben

• Implement instructional experiences under supervision of Head Start Teacher.
• Engage children with diverse activities supporting development.
• Assist with documentation and assessment of children as needed.
• Maintain safe, healthy classroom environment and teacher-child ratios.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Child experience

Reliable transport

Cultural sensitivity

Strong communication

Background checks

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential or enrollment with 2-year completion plan

Jobbeschreibung

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.