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Head Start Instructional Assistant

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Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

New Haven, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

The Head Start Instructional Assistant will support the Head Start Teacher in implementing educational experiences for preschool children to foster their development. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment, and supporting individual child progress, while demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:  The Head Start Center 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).

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.

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Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. provides services to meet basic needs and to empower vulnerable populations. By increasing self-sufficiency and developing strategies to promote economic independence through partnerships and community resources.
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