Head Start Substitute

Central Kentucky Head Start; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Head Start is seeking an Instructional Assistant Substitute to assist the Head Start Teacher in delivering instructional experiences for preschool children. This on-call role supports student development in social, emotional, physical, and educational areas in a structured Head Start setting.

Responsibilities include engaging children, assisting with assessments and documentation, ensuring safety and proper ratios, and participating in required training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children and in a team environment.
• Background check/pre-employment screenings required.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Start Teacher in implementing instructional experiences for preschool children.
• Engage children in a variety of learning activities to support development.
• Assist with assessment and documentation under teacher guidance.
• Maintain a safe, healthy classroom and proper student-teacher ratios.
• Participate in required training and professional development hours.

Skills

Team experience

Experience with children

Reliable transportation

Cross-cultural

Communication skills

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 for 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 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, AS NEEDED.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent (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.