RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides quality early care and education, disability, and mental health services.
• Ensures quality services are delivered to families of special needs children.
• Possesses knowledge and expertise which results in continuous improvement of efficient and effective disability and mental health services.
• Guarantees that resources are maximized resulting in comprehensive services to children and families.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with staff, parents, children, and the community.
• Ensures that actions and statements, as a representative of the agency, promote and progress the agency mission.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and according to federal, state and local regulations.
• Achieves desired results with children, parents, staff and community by effectively using all forms of communication.
• Assists throughout the site, with day-to-day classroom Instructional Assistant duties as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, and rise from the floor.
• Ability to reach with hands/arms and use hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Background check/drug screen.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in special education, social work, psychology or related field (required).
• Bachelor’s degree and/or precious special education or related experience (preferred).

Mail resume or application to Head Start, PO Box 830, Lebanon, KY 40033 by close September 15, 2026 or visit and click to apply on link below:

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

JOB PURPOSE: The Family Services Coordinator creates, provides, and/or coordinates services and activities with families and communities that foster strength, healthy living, and overall well-being. The Family Services Coordinator coordinates, reviews, and implements child health functions. The Family Services Coordinator provides support in a case management style and acts as a liaison between families, staff members, communities, and other family related services. They assist Parents/Guardians/Adult family members to become advocates for their children and family.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Creates maintains a positive work environment by ensuring staff feel heard and valued and builds relationships based on mutual trust and rapport..
2. Approaches all issues with a win-win attitude that respects the dignity of all parties.
3. Educates and engages parent/guardian to obtain age-appropriate health screenings/exams, with follow-ups as needed.
4. Maintains health files according to agency procedures and confidentiality guidelines.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of health services and agency policies and procedures.
6. Promotes safety through awareness and application of regulations.
7. Identifies and recruits Head Start eligible families and children, including children who are homeless, children with disabilities, and vulnerable populations.
8. Determines, verifies, and documents eligibility.
9. Works closely with ERSEA manager to maintain funded enrollment level.
10. Interviews parents/guardians as directed by policy and procedure and works with ERSEA and Center Manager to determine best placement.
11. Monitors attendance and provides appropriate follow-up when absences are frequent.
12. Ensures a trusting, collaborative, partnership building process is implemented with each family.
13. Is respectful of all family values and cultures
14. Identifies each family’s risk and protective factors.
15. Establishes professional roles and boundaries with families.
16. Promotes family’s willingness to participate in the program.
17. Orients families to the program.
18. Supports families in the partnership process.
19. Assists families with setting appropriate SMART goals according to program policy.
20. Establish community partnerships to gather resources and information beneficial to our families.
21. Represent Head Start by attending community meetings, events, and functions.
22. Hosts family/community events that promote quality time, engage the participants, and support the Head Start mission.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lift/manipulate/move objects weighing no more than 60lbs. from one place to another.
• Ability to lift objects from the floor to 18in. above the shoulder.
• Ability to drive or provide transportation for required travel in specified county, counties, or service area.
• Must possess a wide range of mobility and dexterity as to perform job related activities.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED (required).
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in social services or related field and 6 months of related experience (preferred).
• Willingness to obtain a credential or certification in social work, social services, family services, human services or other related area within eighteen (18) months of hire.

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday.

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Mail resume/application to CKCAC Head Start; Family Services Coordinator; PO Box 830; Lebanon, KY 4033.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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JOB PURPOSE: The Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the implementation of nutritional service delivery and sanitation in accordance with program policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and federal, state, and local regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Ensures children receive meals and snacks according to USDA and performance standards.
• Communicates effectively and to appropriate staff and parents regarding meal service.
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for meal service.
• Adheres to classroom meal schedules and routines.
• Ensures facility is clean and well maintained. Maintains a clean kitchen/cafeteria area.
• Monitors kitchen/cafeteria for needed repairs and requests work orders.
• Ensures USDA documentation and recordkeeping are timely and accurately completed and maintained as required by all applicable regulations.
• Responsible for transporting and/or receiving meals from food service providers.
• Assists the children in setting the tables, serving the food and the sanitary disposal of unused meals.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties such as washing dishes, utensils, equipment, counters, cabinets, chairs, and tables; along with trash removal, food preparation surfaces sanitation and food storage appliances and equipment cleansing.
•  Oversees and maintains inventory of food items, supplies and materials.
• Monitors and records the temperature of cold and hot food items to ensure food items are served at appropriate and acceptable temperatures.
• Food preparation, including attention to detail regarding children with modified diets and appropriate portion sizes.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time (35 hours/week), Monday-Friday.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Please submit resume by mail to CKCAC  Nutrition Specialist, PO Box 830; Lebanon KY 40033 or Click link below visit to apply:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Central Kentucky Community Action provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Central Kentucky Community Action complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

JOB PURPOSE: The Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing instructional experiences for the preschool child for adequate development in the social, emotional, physical, and educational processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Possesses knowledge and understanding of early childhood development.
• Ensures every child is engaged in and challenged by a variety of learning experiences.
• Completes required annual training and professional development hours.
• Promotes the development of and ensure that English Language Learners make significant progress in their primary language and English.
• Ensures that each child’s interest drives curriculum.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment which supports the development and learning of preschool children while maintaining teacher-child ratios in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Ensures each child shows measurable progress towards learning outcomes/standards.
• Ensure parents, staff, and partners are knowledgeable regarding initial screening and ongoing assessment of child’s progress.
• Timely and accurately completes documentation and recordkeeping and ensures maintenance as required by applicable regulations.
• Promotes staff relationships which allow a climate conducive to learning.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience working with children.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Background check/drug screen

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s in ECE/IECE (required)
• Bachelor’s in ECE/IECE (preferred)

To apply for this job, click on the link below:

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You may mail in your resume or application to : CKCAC Head Start Lead Teacher, PO Box 830, Lebanon KY 40033.

Head Start will accept applications until they are filled.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Mail your resume or application to CKCAC Attn: Head Start Instructional Assistant, PO Box 830, Lebanon, Kentucky 40033.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Mail your resume or application to CKCAC Head Start Substitute; PO Box 830; Lebanon KY  40033 or to apply for this job, click or visit the link below:

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

JOB PURPOSE: The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care and education of enrolled children.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides services to toddlers including physical caregiving, developmental assessments, and implementing age-appropriate curricula.
• Serves as the primary teacher for children and ensures safe and healthy learning environments and individualized learning activities for children.
• Individual may also be designated as a Center Assistant, assigned to classrooms as needed to provide continuity of care for required coverage during staff breaks, staff planning, and full-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry toddlers who may range in weight up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, and rise from the floor.
• Ability to reach with hands/arms and use hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects.
• Background check/drug screen.
• Reliable transportation required.

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent college coursework.

To apply for this job, click on the link below:

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You may mail in your resume or application to : CKCAC Early Head Start Teacher, PO Box 830, Lebanon KY 40033.

Head Start will accept applications until they are filled.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.