Early Childhood Assistant Teacher (3- & 4-Year-Old Classroom)

Assistant Teacher / Bus Driver – Head Start Preschool Union County Community Action, Inc.Work Location- Wadesboro, Anson County, NCwww.uccainc.org/careersUnion County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) is seeking caring and dependable early childhood professionals to support our Head Start classrooms serving 3- and 4-year- old children by assisting teachers with classroom activities and providing safe transportation services for children and families.Starting Rate: Up to $18.50 per hourSchedule: Monday–Friday 6:45am-2:45pm (40 hours/week)Why Join UCCA?Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through BCBSNCCompany-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance401(k) eligibility after one year of employmentPaid Time Off including Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and HolidaysTuition Assistance opportunitiesConsistent daytime schedule – Monday–Friday 6:45am-2:45pm (40 hours/week)Employee Referral ProgramProfessional development and career growth opportunitiesMeaningful work serving children and families in our communityKey ResponsibilitiesAssist teachers with classroom activities and lesson plansSupport children’s social, emotional, and cognitive developmentMaintain classroom documentation and recordsSupervise children in classroom and outdoor settingsAssist with transportation by driving or monitoring busesBuild positive relationships with children and familiesQualificationsAssistant Teacher/ Bus Driver I: High School Diploma/ GED & Child Development Associate (CDA). Six months to one year of related experience preferredAssistant Teacher/ Bus Driver II: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field preferred. Six months to one year of related experience preferredEDU 119 requiredCDL required or ability to obtain within 90 days of employmentCPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtainMust pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings.Valid driver’s license requiredPhysical RequirementsMust be able to actively supervise young children in classroom and outdoor environments, assist children on and off the bus, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.Equal Opportunity EmployerUnion County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Apply TodayJoin a team dedicated to empowering children, supporting families, and creating strong foundations for lifelong learning.*The above description is not a comprehensive listing of all job specific responsibilities, tasks, and duties.