Community Action Council

Head Start Instructional Assistant

Community Action Council  •  Springfield, MO (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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.
Community Action Council

About Community Action Council

Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc. works to address the causes and conditions of poverty locally.

As the designated community action agency for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison and Nicholas counties, we create opportunities for individuals and families that assist them in becoming self-sufficient. To that end, the Council focuses its resources on child and youth development, family development (including social and economic self-sufficiency), employment strategies, health, transportation, safety net (emergency) services, housing services, economic development, technology, and volunteerism.

As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty, we are pleased with the many accomplishments we have garnered, while openly cognizant of the challenges before us. Remaining informed of our purpose helps ensure that everything we do has the explicit goal of helping to move someone out of poverty and creating a livable community for all.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Lexington, Kentucky
Year Founded
1965
Website
ckcac.org
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