Head Start Instructional Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"JOB PURPOSE: #160;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./span/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:/span/span/spanulli style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Assists to ensure every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Completes required annual training and professional development hours./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Promotes the development of and ensure that English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Assists in incorporating each child#8217;s interests into planning classroom activities./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"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./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Assists the Teacher in the assessment of children./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Assists Teacher with the timely and accurate completion and maintenance of documentation and recordkeeping./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:48px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Promotes staff relationships which allow a climate conducive to learning./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:48px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Other duties as assigned./span/span/span/span/span/li/ulspan style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:/span/span/spanulli style="margin-left:40px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Experience working in a team environment./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:40px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Experience working with children./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:40px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Reliable transportation is required. /span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:40px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:40px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Strong communication skills, both written and oral./span/span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-left:40px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Background check/pre-employment screenings required./span/span/span/span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"SCHEDULE: /span/span/span/spanulli style="margin-left:16px;margin-bottom:11px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"spanspan style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"8-hour shift, Monday-Friday./span/span/span/span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:/span/span/spanulli style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)./span/span/span/span/lili style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:normal;"span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or enrollment in a CDA credential program with an anticipated completion date within 2 years of hire) (required)./span/span/span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:12pt;"span style="line-height:115%;"span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"bCentral 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./b/span/span/spanbr#160;