Inspire Early Learning Academy - Instructors

Christian County Schools; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian County Schools is seeking an Instructor for the Inspire Early Learning Academy. This role requires developing lesson plans and managing a classroom environment focused on early childhood education, ensuring all students meet educational milestones through personalized instruction.

Qualified candidates possess a high school diploma or G.E.D., relevant experience in child care, and must meet state law requirements for health and criminal background checks. The academy promotes collaboration among staff and offers a dynamic learning environment for all children.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet health requirements specified in the district personnel policy.
• Criminal record check as per Kentucky State Law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons that meet educational requirements in an age-appropriate manner.
• Manage a busy classroom environment providing necessary structure and discipline.
• Help children meet educational milestones through personalized instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create an optimal learning environment.
• Provide feedback to parents and guardians as needed.
• Work with diverse populations of children and adults.
• Prepare lesson plans incorporating fundamental vocabulary and basic concepts.
• Address basic interpersonal skills in the classroom.
• Complete necessary training hours per state licensing program.

Skills

Experience in a child care setting

Ability to develop lesson plans that meet educational standards

Familiarity with classroom management skills

First Aid/CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

CDA or higher education

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.

Title

Inspire Early Learning Academy – Instructor

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

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