Centralkentuckycommunityactioncouncilinc·16 days ago
16 days ago
Head Start Substitute
Radcliff, United States of AmericaMid · 2-5 years
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About this role
JOB PURPOSE: The Head Start Instructional Assistant Substitute 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. This position is on an AS NEEDED basis, in the absence of a Head Start Teacher/Instructional Assistant.
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.
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.
