Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Head Start; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Head Start is seeking a dedicated Head Start Instructional Assistant to support preschool classrooms under the guidance of a Head Start Teacher. You will help deliver instructional experiences that promote social, emotional, physical, and educational development.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable transportation, and cultural sensitivity. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a CDA credential or enrollment, plus background checks and ongoing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA credential or enrollment in CDA program with anticipated completion within 2 years of hire.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing instructional experiences under the Head Start Teacher.
• Support development in social, emotional, physical, and educational areas for preschool children.
• Complete required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promote progress for English Language Learners in both primary language and English.
• Incorporate each child’s interests into planning classroom activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment while upholding teacher-child ratios.
• Assist in assessing children.
• Assist in timely documentation and recordkeeping.
• Foster a collaborative climate conducive to learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Cultural sensitivity

Strong communication

Background check required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential or 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.