STRONG Classroom Assistant; Early Learning Center

START STRONG CLASSROOM ASSISTANT (Early Learning Center)

Nelson County Schools District Wide - Bardstown, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in The Nelson County Schools.

• Job : 5840604
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

JOB TITLE

START STRONG CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO

CENTER COORDINATOR/DIRECTOR

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

HOURLY (LEVEL
1)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

UP TO 230 DAYS - 7.5 HOURS PER DAY, 6 HOURS PER DAY OR HOURLY AS NEEDED

EXEMPT STATUS

NON-EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

8325, 8326

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFIED

DATE APPROVED

4/15/2025

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate required.
• One year experience working with children in an organized setting is preferred.
• Previous training or experience at an accredited Child Care Center preferred.
• An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
• Patience and excellent communication, observational, planning, and organizational skills.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the Start Strong Center LEAD in providing instruction to individual or small groups; including exceptional children or equivalent programs such as preschool. Monitor and report student progress. Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they are in the classroom environment. Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued. Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.

REQUIRED ON THE JOB TRAINING

• Medicaid, First Aid/CPR, Medication/Feeding/Changing, Internet Modules
• Patience and excellent communication, observational, planning, and organizational skills.

DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PRIORITY ALIGNMENT

Align actions with district and school values and core priorities. Evaluated based on the efficacy of aligned actions.

• Tutors individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher, maintain records of student progress.
• Participates as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepares and organizes lessons as directed by the Center LEAD, administers and scores a variety test according to established guidelines.
• Assists in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitors and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures.
• Checks and assists students with lab work as necessary.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operates copy machines; maintains classroom records; maintains attendance records.
• Provides support by setting up work areas; displays and exhibits, operating audio‑visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assures the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Directs group activities of students as assigned; assists in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assists in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participates in meetings and in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Laws, rules and statutory regulations related to assigned activities.
• Basic subjects taught in the District schools including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Knowledge and Application of the Preschool…