Head Start Instructional Assistant

Responsibilities and Duties

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
• Affirms every child’s engagement in and challenge through various learning experiences.
• Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promotes the development of and ensures 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 supporting 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 the Teacher with the timely and accurate completion and maintenance of documentation and recordkeeping.
• Promotes staff relationships fostering a climate conducive to learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

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).