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The Role
Support the Head Start Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate instructional activities for preschool children, assist with assessments, maintain classroom safety and teacher-child ratios, support English Language Learners, complete documentation and trainings, and foster positive staff and family relationships.
Summary Generated by Built In
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:
SCHEDULE:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrollment with anticipated completion within 2 years
- Experience working with children
- Experience working in a team environment
- Reliable transportation
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of early childhood development
- Background check / pre-employment screenings
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The Company
What We Do
The Central Kentucky Community Action Council works to address the causes and conditions of poverty locally, creating opportunities for individuals and families to become self-sufficient by delivering vital programs and services to low-income citizens.
