The job of Head Start Program Instructional Assistant was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students and providing instructional support to instructors.

Minimum requirements:

• CDA certificate or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or willingness to pursue a CDA certificate or degree in ECE
• Experience with preschool population
• Ability to function in a culturally diverse population
• Able to work within a team concept
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to frequently lift twenty pounds

*Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file.  If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites:   *