Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.•Springfield, KY

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About The Position

The Head Start Instructional Assistant implements instructional experiences for preschool children under the direction of the Head Start Teacher, supporting their social, emotional, physical, and educational development. The role helps create engaging and challenging learning experiences, supports English Language Learners in making progress in their primary language and English, and assists with classroom planning, child assessment, safety, and recordkeeping. The position also requires completing annual training and professional development hours and fostering staff relationships that support a learning-conducive climate.

Requirements

Experience working in a team environment.
Experience working with children.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work well with individuals from all cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Successful completion of required background check and pre-employment screenings.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or enrollment in a CDA credential program with an anticipated completion date within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
Help ensure each child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.
Complete required annual training and professional development hours.
Promote English Language Learners’ development and progress in their primary language and English.
Help incorporate each child’s interests into classroom activity planning.
Help maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for preschool children and maintain teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Assist the Teacher in assessing children.
Assist the Teacher with timely and accurate completion and maintenance of documentation and records.
Promote staff relationships that support a climate conducive to learning.
Perform other duties as assigned.