Morven Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) is seeking caring and dependable early childhood professionals to support our Head Start/NC PreK classroom serving 4-year-old children by assisting teachers with classroom activities and providing safe transportation services for children and families.

Work Location:

Morven Elementary School, Anson County, NC.(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./careers

Monday–Friday 7am-3pm (40 hours/week)

• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• 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

• 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
• Assist with transportation by driving or monitoring buses
• Build positive relationships with children and families

• Assistant Teacher I:
  High School Diploma/ GED & Child Development Associate (CDA). Six months to one year of related experience preferred
• Assistant Teacher II:
  Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field preferred. Six months to one year of related experience preferred
• EDU 119 required
• 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.

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.

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.

* The above description is not a comprehensive listing of all job specific responsibilities, tasks, and duties.