Head Start Substitute

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. seeks a Head Start Instructional Assistant Substitute to support preschool children in their development. This role is responsible for implementing educational experiences while a Head Start Teacher is absent. Key qualifications include experience working in team environments and with children, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Reliable transportation and background checks are required. The position is on an as-needed basis, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation is required.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional experiences for preschool children under the direction of the Head Start Teacher.
• Assist in assessing children's development and maintain proper documentation.
• Promote a safe and healthy environment for learning.

Skills

Experience working in a team environment

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

The Head Start Instructional Assistant Substitute is responsible for implementing instructional experiences, under the direction of the Head Start Teacher, for preschool children to support adequate development in the social, emotional, physical, and educational processes. This position is on an AS NEEDED basis, in the absence of a Head Start Teacher/Instructional Assistant.

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 ensures 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, AS NEEDED.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.