Head Start Instructional Assistant - Morgan Central

Summary/Objective
Performs a combination of instructional tasks to assist and support the teacher, the goals and objectives of
individual children, and the overall classroom environment.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
● Assists teacher with implementation of curricula in the classroom
● Applies knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
● Assists with daily activities, including but not limited to; regular instruction, diapering/toileting,
napping, mealtime, etc.
● Assists in maintaining a comprehensive system for assessing and tracking child progress
● Cooperates with parents to build and support home school connections by providing parents with
information about curriculum and school readiness
● Maintains relationships with community partners by being proactive and supportive of program
needs
● Maintains a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness and
maintaining commitment to keeping all children safe
● Assists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s)
● Complies with the Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable local, state, and federal
laws.
● Works collaboratively with teacher
● Participates in assigned meetings, events, and training as required
● Monitors Head Start Buses as requested
● Ensure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completed
annually.

Competencies

1. Ethics/Integrity
2. Attention to detail
3. Organizational Understanding
4. Professionalism
5. Problem Solving
6. Reliability
7. Tact

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment
This position operates in a classroom environment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or
move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a regular part time position. Days and hours of work are planned in advance and schedule is
provided at the beginning of each program year. In order to meet the needs of the agency, permanent or
temporary changes and/or modifications to the schedule may occur as dictated by management.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although out-of-area travel may be expected upon
notice.

Required Education and Experience
High School Diploma/General Education Degree

Preferred Education and Experience
Child Development Associate or equivalent

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Approved Physical Exam

Additional Requirements
Valid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory background checks. Pass a
pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required. State required minimum vehicle liability
insurance and uninsured motorist insurance. Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local,
state, or federal law.

AP/EEO Statement
Gateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.