Preschool Assistant Teacher – Head Start Classroom

About the role

Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson plans
Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
Maintain classroom documentation and records
Supervise children in classroom and outdoor settings
Auxiliary role includes assisting with transportation by driving or monitoring buses

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson plans
• Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Maintain classroom documentation and records
• Supervise children in classroom and outdoor settings
• Auxiliary role includes assisting with transportation by driving or monitoring buses

Requirements

• Assistant Teacher/ Bus Driver I: High School Diploma/ GED & Child Development Associate (CDA). Six months to one year of related experience preferred
• Assistant Teacher/ Bus Driver II: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field preferred. Six months to one year of related experience preferred
• EDU 119 required
• CDL required or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field
• EDU 119 required
• CDL required or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment

Skills

• Ability to actively supervise young children in classroom and outdoor environments
• Ability to assist children on and off the bus
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through BCBSNC
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after one year of employment
• Paid Time Off including Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Meaningful work serving children and families in our community

Pay

Up to $18.50 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday 6:45am-2:45pm (40 hours/week)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Union 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.

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