Head Start Instructional Assistant

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.·Lebanon, Kentucky

ContractOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

About the role

The Instructional Assistant implements instructional experiences for preschool children under the teacher's direction to support their social, emotional, physical, and educational development. This role involves assisting in creating engaging learning experiences, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting the teacher with assessments and documentation.

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.

Market context

Kentucky teaching assistant demand stays steady

Teaching assistant roles in Kentucky are commonly driven by school staffing needs, classroom support, and student services across districts. These positions are often competitive because applicants may need a high school diploma or equivalent, and some postings also ask for First Aid or CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm any certification details and tailor your application to classroom support experience.

Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Background check/pre-employment screenings required.

• 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.

Posting details

Employment type: Contract
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Lebanon, Kentucky
Posted: Jun 4, 2026
Closes: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

Market context

Head Start Instructional Assistant

About the role

Job purpose

Responsibilities

And duties:

Skills and qualifications

Kentucky teaching assistant demand stays steady

Schedule

Educational requirements

Posting details

Kentucky teaching assistant demand stays steady

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