Job detail
Head Start Instructional Assistant
Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.
CONTRACT
Posted 4/21/2026
Location
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Core responsibilities
The instructional assistant supports the head start teacher in implementing educational activities and fostering the social, emotional, and physical development of preschool children. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring a safe classroom environment, and supporting english language learners.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or ged and possess or be enrolled in a child development associate (Cda) credential program. Strong communication skills and experience working with children in a team environment are required.
high schoolprofessional certificateTeamworkDocumentationCommunication skillsRecordkeepingProfessional developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood developmentInstructional supportChild safetyAssessment of children