Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.·Springfield, Kentucky
The Instructional Assistant implements educational experiences for preschool children to support their social, emotional, physical, and educational development. They assist the lead teacher with classroom planning, child assessments, and maintaining a safe learning environment.
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.
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.
8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.
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.
Market context
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.
