Head Start Part-Time Early Learning Assistant- Richardson

Head Start Part-Time Early Learning Assistant
- Richardson

Kansas City School District - KCMO 0500 - Early Childhood Education - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5887342
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title:
Head Start
Part-Time Early Learning Assistant

Job Title Code: 02094

Salary Grade: E01/120 $ 15.00/hr. flat rate

Department: Office of Early Learning

Reports To: Early Learning Programs Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB
:
To assist Pre-K instructional teams by supporting effective classroom routines and carrying out developmentally appropriate learning activities. The Part-Time Early Learning Assistant (P.E.L.A.) will assist Pre-K teaching teams by guiding young children through activities designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for Kindergarten preparedness by performing the following duties.

• Adheres to all state child care licensing regulations, KCPS Pre-K regulations and policies.
• Monitors the arrival and departure of students according to Pre-K requirements and keeping daily records of students, as applicable.
• Follows district guidelines for reporting incidents, suspected abuse, neglect or contagious disease, communicating with relevant building and program administrators in a timely manner.
• Maintains minimum adequate staff-student ratio and supervisory requirements at all times, which may include substituting as needed.
• Participates in cleaning and safety requirements of the Pre-K program, including following required transition procedures when moving children from one area of the school to another.
• Implements data-driven lesson plans utilizing the approved curriculum, assessments, which include daily classroom routines, procedures and individualization.
• Promotes and supports children’s social, emotional and physical development consistent with the philosophy of Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline classroom management techniques.
• Attends all assigned training and professional development opportunities as required.
• Maintains a welcoming and professional demeanor and a positive environment when working with children, families, colleagues, and building administrators which align with the philosophy of KCPS Early Learning and Conscious Discipline.
• Utilizes relevant district communications, email, software ad technology effectively in the performance of duties.
• Maintains up to date Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL certification.
• Other duties may Be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a high school diploma.
• Desire and ability to work with children ages three and four years old and understand the developmental needs of this age group.
• Must pass the pre-employment investigation, Criminal/Child Abuse background Check and submission of an initial physical and TB screening.
• Individuals must have access to reliable transportation as the position may require travel to various Pre-K locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and/or a two or four year undergraduate degree or willing to enroll in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire.
• Qualifying score on the Para Pro Assessment or Sixty (60) college hours with a grade point average of at least 2.5. Twenty-four (24) of the sixty (60) hours must be in early childhood, youth development or child/family related courses.
• Missouri state substitute teacher certification.
• Experience working with children and families in an urban setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical…