Inspire Early Learning Academy- Instructor

CHRISTIAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTIAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking an Inspire Early Learning Academy - Instructor to deliver age-appropriate lessons and manage a busy classroom. A state background check and health requirements apply, with a focus on meeting educational standards and supporting diverse learners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR, and experience in child care. Collaboration with staff and effective communication with families are essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a child care setting with ability to follow educational standards.
• Able to develop lesson plans aligned with standards and goals.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management practices.
• Meets all district and state new-hire requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare age-appropriate lessons meeting educational requirements.
• Manage a busy classroom and provide structure for successful learning.
• Support children in achieving educational milestones through instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Work with diverse populations across cultures and languages.
• Develop lesson plans including basic vocabulary, shapes, colors, letters, numbers.
• Address interpersonal skills like sharing and taking turns.
• Complete required TRIS state training hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child care experience

Lesson planning

Classroom management

New hire requirements

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma or GED

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D.
• Must meet the requirements of a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky State Law
• Must meet health requirements as specified in the district personnel policy

TITLE: Inspire Early Learning Academy - Instructor

Required Job Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in a child care setting
• Ability to develop lesson plans that meet educational standards
• Familiarity with classroom management skills
• All new hire requirements
• Be 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Preferred

• CDA or higher education or 5 + years in an early childhood setting

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons that meet educational requirements in an age-appropriate manner, and teach in a manner that meets the needs for the ages and abilities of all participating students.
• Manage a busy classroom environment, and provide the structure and discipline required for successful learning for everyone in the classroom.
• Help children meet educational milestones through personalized instruction and other supplementary assistance.
• Collaborate with other teachers, instructors, and staff members to create an optimal learning and care environment.
• Provide helpful feedback to parents and guardians on a regular or as-needed basis.
• Work with diverse populations of children and adults from a wide variety of cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
• Prepare lesson plans for students according to the age, developmental maturity, and needs of the children being taught, while including fundamental vocabulary, simple shapes, basic colors, letters, and numbers into the curriculum.
• Address basic interpersonal skills, such as sharing, taking turns, and asking permission in the classroom.
• Complete necessary amount of training hours required by the state licensing program (TRIS).
• Other duties as assigned