Head Start Instructional Assistant

Length of Position: Permanent

Type of Benefits: Full

Months per year: 10

Number of hours per week: 37.50

Number of days per week: 5

Salary to be determined based on education and experience.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students.

Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a Director and/or lead teacher.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist teacher in implementing educational program for preschool children in a Head Start classroom. Maintain supervision and sanitation standards.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

AAS in Early Childhood or be willing to obtain an AAS in Early Childhood.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.