CDL Instructional Assistant - Fleming County
About The Position
Performs a combination of instructional tasks to assist and support the teacher, the goals and objectives of individual children, and the overall classroom environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ● Assists teachers with implementation of curricula in the classroom, providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands-on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group. ● Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required ● Applies knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices ● Assists with daily activities, including but not limited to; regular instruction, diapering/toileting, napping, mealtime, etc. ● Assists in maintaining a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress ● Cooperates with parents to build and support home school connections by providing parents with information about curriculum and school readiness ● Maintains relationships with community partners by being proactive and supportive of program needs ● Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness and maintaining commitment to keeping all children safe ● Assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) ● Complies with the Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable local, state, and federal laws. ● Works collaboratively with teacher ● Drives/Monitors Head Start Buses as requested ● Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed annually.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/General Education Degree
- Valid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory background checks.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required.
- State required minimum vehicle liability insurance and uninsured motorist insurance.
- Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local, state, or federal law.
Nice To Haves
- Child Development Associate
- Valid Class C Commercial Driver’s License with a PS Endorsement within 60 days of employment.
- Approved CDL Physical Exam
Responsibilities
- Assists teachers with implementation of curricula in the classroom, providing ample opportunities for natural play and hands-on experiences that reflect the learning styles of individual children in the group.
- Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required
- Applies knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
- Assists with daily activities, including but not limited to; regular instruction, diapering/toileting, napping, mealtime, etc.
- Assists in maintaining a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress
- Cooperates with parents to build and support home school connections by providing parents with information about curriculum and school readiness
- Maintains relationships with community partners by being proactive and supportive of program needs
- Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness and maintaining commitment to keeping all children safe
- Assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s)
- Complies with the Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Works collaboratively with teacher
- Drives/Monitors Head Start Buses as requested
- Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed annually.
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
