Head Start Instructional Assistant
Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.
Location
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Quick overview
The Instructional Assistant supports the Head Start Teacher in implementing educational activities and fostering the social, emotional, and physical development of preschool children. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring a safe classroom environment, and supporting English Language Learners.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and possess or be enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program. Strong communication skills and experience working with children in a team environment are required.
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.
