Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Head Start; Radcliff (KY); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. is seeking a Head Start Instructional Assistant to support preschool children under the supervision of the Head Start Teacher. The role focuses on social, emotional, physical, and educational development.

You will help plan activities, engage diverse learners, and ensure a safe, inclusive classroom. Training and documentation duties are also part of the position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CDA credential or enrollment in a CDA program with anticipated completion within 2 years is required.

Responsabilités

• Implements instructional experiences under the Head Start Teacher for preschool children.
• Engages children in diverse learning experiences to support development.
• Completes annual training and professional development hours.
• Supports English Language Learners in their primary language and English.
• Assists in planning activities by incorporating each child’s interests.
• Maintains a safe, healthy classroom environment and teacher-child ratios per standards.
• Assists in assessing children and maintaining documentation.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Cultural awareness

Strong communication

Background check

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential program enrollment

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.