Full-Time Early Care Associate — Head Start (1st Shift)

Audubon-Area-Community-Services,-Inc; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Area Community Services seeks an Early Care Associate (Full-Time, 1st Shift) to implement instructional experiences for children in a SAFE and nurturing setting. You will work across multiple classrooms under the Head Start program, reporting to the Local Area Manager.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with CDA credential to be obtained within 18 months of employment; starting wages are $13.15 hourly, with a 37.5 hour work week. Deadline to apply: 2026-09-24.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential must be obtained within 18 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional experiences for children in a safe and healthy environment in a variety of classrooms and settings
• Work 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week, 260 days per year

Skills

Classroom instruction

Safety and health compliance

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate credential within 18 months

Job description

Audubon Area Community Services seeks an Early Care Associate (Full-Time, 1st Shift) to implement instructional experiences for children in a SAFE and nurturing setting. You will work across multiple classrooms under the Head Start program, reporting to the Local Area Manager.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with CDA credential to be obtained within 18 months of employment; starting wages are $13.15 hourly, with a 37.5 hour work week. Deadline to apply: 2026-09-24.