Teacher Assistant
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Inc
Jackson, KYFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership is hiring a full-time Teacher Assistant for its Head Start Program in Lee County. The role is eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, and includes bus duty. The assistant supports classroom operations, teaching materials, family relationships, and parent involvement. The posting lists health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
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Compensation
$
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Job Description
Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership, Inc. is accepting applications for the Head Start Program for a Full-Time Teacher Assistant located in Lee County. The position is eight (8) hours per day, Monday through Friday. Excellent benefit package for full-time employees includes; competitive pay, Anthem Health, Dental and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance; Kentucky Retirement Plan; Kentucky Deferred Comp; paid vacation; paid sick leave and paid holidays.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Keep child attendance records accurate and up to date.
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Assist in maintaining all Head Start performance standards.
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Help maintain that the room, teaching materials and supplies stay in order.
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Keep playground free and clean of hazardous materials and conditions.
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Assist in preparation of teaching materials.
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Work with the teacher to utilize classroom volunteers.
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Establish positive and productive relationships with families and encourage parent involvement in the program.
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Support family relationships and attend parent meetings.
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Bus Duty is required.
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All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must have or be enrolled in coursework leading to an AA Degree or higher in the Early Childhood Education or related field.
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Must have or be willing to enroll in coursework leading to a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
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Training/experience working with preschool aged children and their families.
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Must be able to interact with public and children.
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Must pass regular health exam including TB skin test.
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Must pass Criminal Check and Child Abuse/Neglect Check.
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Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests.
Applications can be found on our website at www.mkcap.org or at any Middle Kentucky location throughout our service area. Deadline: Applications must be received no later than Monday, October 26th, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Applications can be faxed to (606) 666-9780 - Attn: Human Resource Department, emailed to [email protected], or can be dropped off at any Middle Kentucky location throughout our service area including the Central Office located at 171 Howell Heights Jackson, KY 41339.
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
89438
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