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Pre-K Teacher Assistant

Nothern Kentucky Community Action Commission

Newport, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Child Development, Child and Youth Services, Conferences, Continuous Improvement, Data Entry, Fast Food, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Funding, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Legal Reports, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Service Delivery, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Newport, KY
POSTED
1 day ago
### Experience Required
3 months of teaching experience
### Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
### Expected Start Date
07/27/2026
### Compensation
$18.20 - $18.20
### Hours Per Week
37.5
### Number Of Positions
7
### Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM
### Job Description
NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION, INC
POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT TEACHER
REPORTS TO: Site Manager
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
HOURLY WAGE: $18.20
(Various Locations – Burlington, Newport & Covington)
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate in compliance with all policies and procedures established by NKCAC Head Start and the performance standards established by the Federal Government regarding program operations. Ensure adherence to all applicable state and federal labor laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), to promote and provide quality service delivery to children, families, and the community. Fulfill responsibilities as a member of the early childhood development and health services team and carry out tasks as outlined in the Component Plan.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work cooperatively with all components of the program.
2. Maintain the confidentiality of staff and clients in compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.
3. Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards.
4. Participate in the annual self-assessment and continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
6. Follow established child abuse reporting requirements and mandatory reporting laws.
7. Assist in recruiting and training parent and community volunteers.
8. Assist in securing in-kind donations to match the required non-Federal share amount each program year.
9. Perform any other work-related tasks deemed necessary by the direct supervisor.
10. Assume classroom operations under the direction of the Teacher.
11. Assist the Teacher in planning daily classroom activities to meet educational and developmental needs.
12. Assist the Teacher in structuring room arrangements to enhance learning.
13. Supervise children’s activities in and out of the classroom to ensure their safety and well-being.
14. Assist in meeting safety, health, and sanitation standards as outlined by local, state, and federal guidelines.
15. Maintain and update all enrollees’ records and assessments in a timely and accurate manner.
16. Participate in the staffing of individual children and weekly family service conferences.
17. Work closely with parents under the guidance and supervision of the Teacher.
18. Assist in requisitioning supplies and preparing learning activities and materials.
19. Share in the maintenance of the room and ensure proper care and use of equipment and supplies under the Teacher’s guidance.
20. Assist in evaluating the classroom program, prepare activities and guidance for volunteers, and encourage parent participation.
21. Accompany the Teacher on at least two home visits per year to each family and introduce the goals of Head Start to parents.
22. Participate in developing the individual child’s educational and special services plan.
23. Assist the Teacher during parent/teacher conferences.
24. Assume additional responsibilities when necessary, such as bus monitoring, classroom coverage, etc.
25. Ensure compliance with all program and grant requirements, including federal and state labor regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or GED.
• Interest in working with preschool children and volunteers.
• Willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification within two years of employment as a teacher’s assistant.
• NKCAC-Head Start cannot employ anyone convicted of a felony or who has been found by the Cabinet to have abused or neglected a child.
• Ability to work with people of diverse and varying socio-economic backgrounds.
• Understanding of and commitment to ADA compliance in classroom settings and interactions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to stand, walk, and run after young children for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to sit at, read, and enter data on a computer for prolonged periods.
### Job Type
Full time
### Benefits Offered
Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, HRA
401 K, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness
### Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
Yes
### Background Check Required
Yes
### Industry
Other
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
23544

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Nothern Kentucky Community Action Commission