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Job Description Preschool Teacher UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Multiple Work Locations Hiring - Wadesboro, Anson County, NC Program- Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining a quality-learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school, or other child development facilities. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for Head Start, plan and implement the educational plan, maintain accurate cumulative classroom records and implements Day Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards in the Head Start Center by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Directly responsible for all classroom activities. 2. Trains Assistant Teachers and classroom volunteers. 3. Plans and implements with Assistant Teacher daily programs and activities for children. Daily plans shall designate responsibilities of Teacher and Assistant Teacher. 4. Assesses each child with an appropriate assessment tool and writes individual objectives. 5. Follows IEP's written by the LEA for all diagnosed handicapped children. 6. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. 7. Uses information from assessment and observation to identify children who may need special services and make proper referral. 8. Plans and implements, in cooperation with other staff member, parent-related activities. 9. Handles emergencies in classrooms. 10. In accordance with CACFP policies and procedures, complete Point of Service BLS (Breakfast, Lunch Snack) forms to document meals provided to all children in your care. 11. Completes a daily health check for all children. Document observations during the daily health check and refer documentation to the appropriate Head Start/Early Head Start Content Area Manager and/or Specialist. 12. Observe children during mealtime and document any changes in the eating habits of children in your care. Provide documentation of changes in eating habits to the Health & Nutrition Specialist in accordance with CACFP policies and procedures. 13. Responsible for making classroom attractive and arranging functional learning centers. 14. Maintains records pertaining to classroom, including Point of Service BLS forms for the CACFP program. 15. Participates in staff development activities and educational opportunities for staff and parent. This will include, but not be limited to CDA training if the teacher does not have a CDA credential. 16. Arrives and leaves at designated time. 17. Uses resource people to expand and enhance the learning activities in the classroom. 18. Physically supervises children in the classroom, in hallways, cafeteria, and outdoors. Assists children in restrooms if needed. 19. Conducts Parent/Teacher conferences at least twice each year. 20. Provides sufficient time daily for children to play outdoors. 21. Provides opportunities for parents to enhance their child observation skills. 22. Visits in the home of each child a minimum of two (2) times each program year. Secondary 1. Attends parent meetings and serve in a support role for parents. 2. Participates in IEP Conferences. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Provides a program of services for infants and toddlers, which encourages the development of a secure relationship between children and their teacher and supports their social and emotional development and physical development. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Encourages parents to observe and participate in their children's learning experiences in the Head Start Program. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teacher 1- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A.A.) Early Child Development or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 2- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 3- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; North Carolina State BK-Teacher's Certification, and one to two years' related experience and/or training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119) and maintain a valid state issued driver's license and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Powered by JazzHR fb JP96783P

UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Multiple Work Locations Hiring - Wadesboro, Anson County, NC Program- Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** Responsible for maintaining a quality-learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school, or other child development facilities. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for Head Start, plan and implement the educational plan, maintain accurate cumulative classroom records and implements Day Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards in the Head Start Center by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Directly responsible for all classroom activities. 2. Trains Assistant Teachers and classroom volunteers. 3. Plans and implements with Assistant Teacher daily programs and activities for children. Daily plans shall designate responsibilities of Teacher and Assistant Teacher. 4. Assesses each child with an appropriate assessment tool and writes individual objectives. 5. Follows IEP's written by the LEA for all diagnosed handicapped children. 6. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. 7. Uses information from assessment and observation to identify children who may need special services and make proper referral. 8. Plans and implements, in cooperation with other staff member, parent-related activities. 9. Handles emergencies in classrooms. 10. In accordance with CACFP policies and procedures, complete Point of Service BLS (Breakfast, Lunch Snack) forms to document meals provided to all children in your care. 11. Completes a daily health check for all children. Document observations during the daily health check and refer documentation to the appropriate Head Start/Early Head Start Content Area Manager and/or Specialist. 12. Observe children during mealtime and document any changes in the eating habits of children in your care. Provide documentation of changes in eating habits to the Health & Nutrition Specialist in accordance with CACFP policies and procedures. 13. Responsible for making classroom attractive and arranging functional learning centers. 14. Maintains records pertaining to classroom, including Point of Service BLS forms for the CACFP program. 15. Participates in staff development activities and educational opportunities for staff and parent. This will include, but not be limited to CDA training if the teacher does not have a CDA credential. 16. Arrives and leaves at designated time. 17. Uses resource people to expand and enhance the learning activities in the classroom. 18. Physically supervises children in the classroom, in hallways, cafeteria, and outdoors. Assists children in restrooms if needed. 19. Conducts Parent/Teacher conferences at least twice each year. 20. Provides sufficient time daily for children to play outdoors. 21. Provides opportunities for parents to enhance their child observation skills. 22. Visits in the home of each child a minimum of two (2) times each program year. Secondary 1. Attends parent meetings and serve in a support role for parents. 2. Participates in IEP Conferences. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Provides a program of services for infants and toddlers, which encourages the development of a secure relationship between children and their teacher and supports their social and emotional development and physical development. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Encourages parents to observe and participate in their children's learning experiences in the Head Start Program. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teacher 1- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A.A.) Early Child Development or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 2- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 3- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; North Carolina State BK-Teacher's Certification, and one to two years' related experience and/or training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119) and maintain a valid state issued driver's license and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Assistant Teacher (Bus Driver) UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/NC PreK Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. Assists in record keeping and documentation. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. Assists teacher in writing individual records. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. Accompanies teacher on home visits. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. Assists in transporting children, either by driving the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as assigned. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary Performs related duties as required or as assigned by the Site Manager, Program Manager or the Director of Children and Family Services. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ASSISTANT TEACHER 1EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate (CDA); EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Once the minimum requirement is met all assistant teacher/bus drivers must earn an Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, laminator, fax, phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Development Associate (CDA). Credential Early Childhood Administration Certificate (EDU 119) and a valid state issued driver's license and possess/maintain or obtain/maintain within 90 days of employment a CDL. Must have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Description Teacher's Aide UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/Early Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. 2. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. 3. Assists in record keeping and documentation. 4. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. 5. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. 6. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. 7. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's and assistant teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. 8. Assists teacher in writing individual records. 9. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. 10. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. 11. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. 12. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. 13. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. 14. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary 1. Assists in transporting children by serving as a monitor as assigned. 2. Accompanies teacher on home visits when needed. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education, and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED), EDU 119, or CDA Credential, and one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119), or a CDA Credential and maintain a valid state issued driver's license, and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care Regulations, and operation of a desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Powered by JazzHR QiXqjq3Cgr

UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/Early Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. 2. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. 3. Assists in record keeping and documentation. 4. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. 5. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. 6. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. 7. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's and assistant teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. 8. Assists teacher in writing individual records. 9. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. 10. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. 11. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. 12. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. 13. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. 14. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary 1. Assists in transporting children by serving as a monitor as assigned. 2. Accompanies teacher on home visits when needed. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education, and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED), EDU 119, or CDA Credential, and one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119), or a CDA Credential and maintain a valid state issued driver's license, and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care Regulations, and operation of a desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Lead teacher will be responsible for the overall operation of the Preschool Classroom; for daily lesson plans, activities and supervision of classroom on a daily basis. Will maintain appropriate staff ratios at all times. Teacher will have a working knowledge of North Carolina Division of Child Development Rules and Regulations as related to childcare programs. Will work with other staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children to play and learn. Will organize and maintain children's records in an orderly fashion. Will communicate with parents/caregivers on a daily basis. Will supervise and delegate responsibilities to teacher assistants, and volunteers as needed. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Must maintain B-K License from DPI as Lead Teacher through NC Division of Child Development. Implement TS Gold according to NC Pre-K guidance. Maintain accurate paperwork and documentation. Develop and implement daily lesson plans, activity plans and schedules for classroom. Organize classroom structure and implement appropriate actions as needed. Organize and maintain student portfolios, utilizing Kaymbu on a daily basis. Oversee classroom activities and supervise other personnel as needed. Organize classroom learning areas and maintain a safe environment. Maintain cleanliness of classroom and children. Supervision of teacher assistants and volunteers. Supervision of students. Attend IEP meeting and provide information to aid in the development of IEP's. Implementation of IEP's for all students in Preschool Program with documentation noted. Communicates with parents/caregivers on a daily basis. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities Ability to work closely with staff on a daily basis. Must change diapers or potty train children as needed. Must work with both special needs children and typically developing children on a daily basis. Education/Training Must possess a 4-year degree and be eligible for B-K License through DPI. A 4-year degree in Child Development. B-K certification, or related field determined by DCDEE is preferred. Minimum of 2 years day care and supervisory experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Special Skills/Abilities Ability to plan curriculum based on knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to record basic data and document observations, events, and medications. Ability to communicate with other staff, parents, caregivers, and members of the community. Ability to develop daily lesson plans, plan activities, manage behavior, encourage learning opportunities. Ability to supervise day care assistant positions, including motivational and disciplinary actions. Contacts Inside/Outside Organization Must be able to interact daily with Parents/Guardians, IWC/IWRC staff, LEA representatives, etc. Other Qualifications or Requirements Mental Effort: Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions. Have the ability to function independently. Visual Effort: Must be able to read all types of print including small print, and in different lighting environments . Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting up to 40 pounds independently, and endure prolonged periods of bending and standing. Safety: Behavior problems such as aggression of students and/or lifting could cause bodily injury. Working Conditions: Employees work indoors and outdoors with young children in a classroom environment. Toileting, diapering, and feeding. Scope of Position: Number of employees supervised: 2-4.

Job Description Assistant Teacher (Bus Driver) UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. Assists in record keeping and documentation. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. Assists teacher in writing individual records. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. Accompanies teacher on home visits. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. Assists in transporting children, either by driving the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as assigned. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary Performs related duties as required or as assigned by the Site Manager, Program Manager or the Director of Children and Family Services. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ASSISTANT TEACHER 1EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate (CDA); EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Once the minimum requirement is met all assistant teacher/bus drivers must earn an Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, laminator, fax, phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Development Associate (CDA). Credential Early Childhood Administration Certificate (EDU 119) and a valid state issued driver's license and possess/maintain or obtain/maintain within 90 days of employment a CDL. Must have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Powered by JazzHR Rr4Yhdio9U

Job Description Preschool Teacher UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining a quality-learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school, or other child development facilities. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for Head Start, plan and implement the educational plan, maintain accurate cumulative classroom records and implements Day Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards in the Head Start Center by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Directly responsible for all classroom activities. 2. Trains Assistant Teachers and classroom volunteers. 3. Plans and implements with Assistant Teacher daily programs and activities for children. Daily plans shall designate responsibilities of Teacher and Assistant Teacher. 4. Assesses each child with an appropriate assessment tool and writes individual objectives. 5. Follows IEP's written by the LEA for all diagnosed handicapped children. 6. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. 7. Uses information from assessment and observation to identify children who may need special services and make proper referral. 8. Plans and implements, in cooperation with other staff member, parent-related activities. 9. Handles emergencies in classrooms. 10. In accordance with CACFP policies and procedures, complete Point of Service BLS (Breakfast, Lunch Snack) forms to document meals provided to all children in your care. 11. Completes a daily health check for all children. Document observations during the daily health check and refer documentation to the appropriate Head Start/Early Head Start Content Area Manager and/or Specialist. 12. Observe children during mealtime and document any changes in the eating habits of children in your care. Provide documentation of changes in eating habits to the Health & Nutrition Specialist in accordance with CACFP policies and procedures. 13. Responsible for making classroom attractive and arranging functional learning centers. 14. Maintains records pertaining to classroom, including Point of Service BLS forms for the CACFP program. 15. Participates in staff development activities and educational opportunities for staff and parent. This will include, but not be limited to CDA training if the teacher does not have a CDA credential. 16. Arrives and leaves at designated time. 17. Uses resource people to expand and enhance the learning activities in the classroom. 18. Physically supervises children in the classroom, in hallways, cafeteria, and outdoors. Assists children in restrooms if needed. 19. Conducts Parent/Teacher conferences at least twice each year. 20. Provides sufficient time daily for children to play outdoors. 21. Provides opportunities for parents to enhance their child observation skills. 22. Visits in the home of each child a minimum of two (2) times each program year. Secondary 1. Attends parent meetings and serve in a support role for parents. 2. Participates in IEP Conferences. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Provides a program of services for infants and toddlers, which encourages the development of a secure relationship between children and their teacher and supports their social and emotional development and physical development. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Encourages parents to observe and participate in their children's learning experiences in the Head Start Program. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teacher 1- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A.A.) Early Child Development or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 2- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 3- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; North Carolina State BK-Teacher's Certification, and one to two years' related experience and/or training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119) and maintain a valid state issued driver's license and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Powered by JazzHR g4oohN1x4p

Assistant Teacher (Bus Driver) UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. Assists in record keeping and documentation. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. Assists teacher in writing individual records. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. Accompanies teacher on home visits. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. Assists in transporting children, either by driving the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as assigned. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary Performs related duties as required or as assigned by the Site Manager, Program Manager or the Director of Children and Family Services. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ASSISTANT TEACHER 1EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate (CDA); EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Once the minimum requirement is met all assistant teacher/bus drivers must earn an Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, laminator, fax, phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Development Associate (CDA). Credential Early Childhood Administration Certificate (EDU 119) and a valid state issued driver's license and possess/maintain or obtain/maintain within 90 days of employment a CDL. Must have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** Responsible for maintaining a quality-learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school, or other child development facilities. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for Head Start, plan and implement the educational plan, maintain accurate cumulative classroom records and implements Day Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards in the Head Start Center by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Directly responsible for all classroom activities. 2. Trains Assistant Teachers and classroom volunteers. 3. Plans and implements with Assistant Teacher daily programs and activities for children. Daily plans shall designate responsibilities of Teacher and Assistant Teacher. 4. Assesses each child with an appropriate assessment tool and writes individual objectives. 5. Follows IEP's written by the LEA for all diagnosed handicapped children. 6. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. 7. Uses information from assessment and observation to identify children who may need special services and make proper referral. 8. Plans and implements, in cooperation with other staff member, parent-related activities. 9. Handles emergencies in classrooms. 10. In accordance with CACFP policies and procedures, complete Point of Service BLS (Breakfast, Lunch Snack) forms to document meals provided to all children in your care. 11. Completes a daily health check for all children. Document observations during the daily health check and refer documentation to the appropriate Head Start/Early Head Start Content Area Manager and/or Specialist. 12. Observe children during mealtime and document any changes in the eating habits of children in your care. Provide documentation of changes in eating habits to the Health & Nutrition Specialist in accordance with CACFP policies and procedures. 13. Responsible for making classroom attractive and arranging functional learning centers. 14. Maintains records pertaining to classroom, including Point of Service BLS forms for the CACFP program. 15. Participates in staff development activities and educational opportunities for staff and parent. This will include, but not be limited to CDA training if the teacher does not have a CDA credential. 16. Arrives and leaves at designated time. 17. Uses resource people to expand and enhance the learning activities in the classroom. 18. Physically supervises children in the classroom, in hallways, cafeteria, and outdoors. Assists children in restrooms if needed. 19. Conducts Parent/Teacher conferences at least twice each year. 20. Provides sufficient time daily for children to play outdoors. 21. Provides opportunities for parents to enhance their child observation skills. 22. Visits in the home of each child a minimum of two (2) times each program year. Secondary 1. Attends parent meetings and serve in a support role for parents. 2. Participates in IEP Conferences. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Provides a program of services for infants and toddlers, which encourages the development of a secure relationship between children and their teacher and supports their social and emotional development and physical development. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Encourages parents to observe and participate in their children's learning experiences in the Head Start Program. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teacher 1- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A.A.) Early Child Development or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 2- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 3- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; North Carolina State BK-Teacher's Certification, and one to two years' related experience and/or training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119) and maintain a valid state issued driver's license and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Description Preschool Teacher UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Multiple Work Locations Hiring - Hamlet, Richmond County, NC Program- Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining a quality-learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school, or other child development facilities. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for Head Start, plan and implement the educational plan, maintain accurate cumulative classroom records and implements Day Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards in the Head Start Center by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Directly responsible for all classroom activities. 2. Trains Assistant Teachers and classroom volunteers. 3. Plans and implements with Assistant Teacher daily programs and activities for children. Daily plans shall designate responsibilities of Teacher and Assistant Teacher. 4. Assesses each child with an appropriate assessment tool and writes individual objectives. 5. Follows IEP's written by the LEA for all diagnosed handicapped children. 6. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. 7. Uses information from assessment and observation to identify children who may need special services and make proper referral. 8. Plans and implements, in cooperation with other staff member, parent-related activities. 9. Handles emergencies in classrooms. 10. In accordance with CACFP policies and procedures, complete Point of Service BLS (Breakfast, Lunch Snack) forms to document meals provided to all children in your care. 11. Completes a daily health check for all children. Document observations during the daily health check and refer documentation to the appropriate Head Start/Early Head Start Content Area Manager and/or Specialist. 12. Observe children during mealtime and document any changes in the eating habits of children in your care. Provide documentation of changes in eating habits to the Health & Nutrition Specialist in accordance with CACFP policies and procedures. 13. Responsible for making classroom attractive and arranging functional learning centers. 14. Maintains records pertaining to classroom, including Point of Service BLS forms for the CACFP program. 15. Participates in staff development activities and educational opportunities for staff and parent. This will include, but not be limited to CDA training if the teacher does not have a CDA credential. 16. Arrives and leaves at designated time. 17. Uses resource people to expand and enhance the learning activities in the classroom. 18. Physically supervises children in the classroom, in hallways, cafeteria, and outdoors. Assists children in restrooms if needed. 19. Conducts Parent/Teacher conferences at least twice each year. 20. Provides sufficient time daily for children to play outdoors. 21. Provides opportunities for parents to enhance their child observation skills. 22. Visits in the home of each child a minimum of two (2) times each program year. Secondary 1. Attends parent meetings and serve in a support role for parents. 2. Participates in IEP Conferences. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Provides a program of services for infants and toddlers, which encourages the development of a secure relationship between children and their teacher and supports their social and emotional development and physical development. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Encourages parents to observe and participate in their children's learning experiences in the Head Start Program. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teacher 1- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A.A.) Early Child Development or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 2- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 3- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; North Carolina State BK-Teacher's Certification, and one to two years' related experience and/or training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119) and maintain a valid state issued driver's license and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Powered by JazzHR h9k9s5SWgU

Assistant Teacher (Bus Driver) UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/NC PreK Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. Assists in record keeping and documentation. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. Assists teacher in writing individual records. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. Accompanies teacher on home visits. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. Assists in transporting children, either by driving the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as assigned. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary Performs related duties as required or as assigned by the Site Manager, Program Manager or the Director of Children and Family Services. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ASSISTANT TEACHER 1EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate (CDA); EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Once the minimum requirement is met all assistant teacher/bus drivers must earn an Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, laminator, fax, phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Development Associate (CDA). Credential Early Childhood Administration Certificate (EDU 119) and a valid state issued driver's license and possess/maintain or obtain/maintain within 90 days of employment a CDL. Must have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Description Assistant Teacher (Bus Driver) UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/NC PreK Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. Assists in record keeping and documentation. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. Assists teacher in writing individual records. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. Accompanies teacher on home visits. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. Assists in transporting children, either by driving the Head Start bus or serving as a monitor as assigned. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary Performs related duties as required or as assigned by the Site Manager, Program Manager or the Director of Children and Family Services. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ASSISTANT TEACHER 1EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum requirement: Child Development Associate (CDA); EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Once the minimum requirement is met all assistant teacher/bus drivers must earn an Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred. ASSISTANT TEACHER 2 - EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A. S.) Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; EDU 119 and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, laminator, fax, phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Development Associate (CDA). Credential Early Childhood Administration Certificate (EDU 119) and a valid state issued driver's license and possess/maintain or obtain/maintain within 90 days of employment a CDL. Must have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Powered by JazzHR cx A64NJ0OC

UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Multiple Work Locations Hiring - Hamlet, Richmond County, NC Program- Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** Responsible for maintaining a quality-learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school, or other child development facilities. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for Head Start, plan and implement the educational plan, maintain accurate cumulative classroom records and implements Day Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards in the Head Start Center by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Directly responsible for all classroom activities. 2. Trains Assistant Teachers and classroom volunteers. 3. Plans and implements with Assistant Teacher daily programs and activities for children. Daily plans shall designate responsibilities of Teacher and Assistant Teacher. 4. Assesses each child with an appropriate assessment tool and writes individual objectives. 5. Follows IEP's written by the LEA for all diagnosed handicapped children. 6. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. 7. Uses information from assessment and observation to identify children who may need special services and make proper referral. 8. Plans and implements, in cooperation with other staff member, parent-related activities. 9. Handles emergencies in classrooms. 10. In accordance with CACFP policies and procedures, complete Point of Service BLS (Breakfast, Lunch Snack) forms to document meals provided to all children in your care. 11. Completes a daily health check for all children. Document observations during the daily health check and refer documentation to the appropriate Head Start/Early Head Start Content Area Manager and/or Specialist. 12. Observe children during mealtime and document any changes in the eating habits of children in your care. Provide documentation of changes in eating habits to the Health & Nutrition Specialist in accordance with CACFP policies and procedures. 13. Responsible for making classroom attractive and arranging functional learning centers. 14. Maintains records pertaining to classroom, including Point of Service BLS forms for the CACFP program. 15. Participates in staff development activities and educational opportunities for staff and parent. This will include, but not be limited to CDA training if the teacher does not have a CDA credential. 16. Arrives and leaves at designated time. 17. Uses resource people to expand and enhance the learning activities in the classroom. 18. Physically supervises children in the classroom, in hallways, cafeteria, and outdoors. Assists children in restrooms if needed. 19. Conducts Parent/Teacher conferences at least twice each year. 20. Provides sufficient time daily for children to play outdoors. 21. Provides opportunities for parents to enhance their child observation skills. 22. Visits in the home of each child a minimum of two (2) times each program year. Secondary 1. Attends parent meetings and serve in a support role for parents. 2. Participates in IEP Conferences. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Provides a program of services for infants and toddlers, which encourages the development of a secure relationship between children and their teacher and supports their social and emotional development and physical development. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Encourages parents to observe and participate in their children's learning experiences in the Head Start Program. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Teacher 1- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree (A.A.) Early Child Development or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 2- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Teacher 3- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; North Carolina State BK-Teacher's Certification, and one to two years' related experience and/or training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119) and maintain a valid state issued driver's license and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/Early Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. 2. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. 3. Assists in record keeping and documentation. 4. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. 5. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. 6. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. 7. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's and assistant teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. 8. Assists teacher in writing individual records. 9. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. 10. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. 11. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. 12. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. 13. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. 14. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary 1. Assists in transporting children by serving as a monitor as assigned. 2. Accompanies teacher on home visits when needed. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education, and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED), EDU 119, or CDA Credential, and one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119), or a CDA Credential and maintain a valid state issued driver's license, and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care Regulations, and operation of a desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Description Teacher's Aide UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/Early Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. 2. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. 3. Assists in record keeping and documentation. 4. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. 5. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. 6. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. 7. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's and assistant teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. 8. Assists teacher in writing individual records. 9. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. 10. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. 11. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. 12. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. 13. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. 14. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary 1. Assists in transporting children by serving as a monitor as assigned. 2. Accompanies teacher on home visits when needed. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education, and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED), EDU 119, or CDA Credential, and one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119), or a CDA Credential and maintain a valid state issued driver's license, and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care Regulations, and operation of a desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Powered by JazzHR iL4QTSTzzm

NC Pre-K Lead Teacher UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/NC PreK Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Full-Time, Non- Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Responsible for maintaining a quality-learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school, or other child development facilities. Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for Head Start, plan and implement the educational plan, maintain accurate cumulative classroom records and implements Day Care Licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards in the Head Start Center by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary Directly responsible for all classroom activities. Trains Assistant Teachers and classroom volunteers. Plans and implements with Assistant Teacher daily programs and activities for children. Daily plans shall designate responsibilities of Teacher and Assistant Teacher. Assesses each child with an appropriate assessment tool and writes individual objectives. Follows IEP's written by the LEA for all diagnosed handicapped children. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. Uses information from assessment and observation to identify children who may need special services and make proper referral. Plans and implements, in cooperation with other staff member, parent-related activities. Handles emergencies in classrooms. Observes and completes a daily health check for children. Records findings and makes referral when needed. Responsible for making classroom attractive and arranging functional learning centers. Maintains records pertaining to classroom. Participates in staff development activities and educational opportunities for staff and parent. This will include, but not be limited to CDA training if the teacher does not have a CDA credential. Arrives and leaves at designated time. Uses resource people to expand and enhance the learning activities in the classroom. Physically supervises children in the classroom, in hallways, cafeteria, and outdoors. Assists children in restrooms if needed. Conducts Parent/Teacher conferences at least twice each year. Provides sufficient time daily for children to play outdoors. Provides opportunities for parents to enhance their child observation skills. Visits in the home of each child a minimum of two (2) times each program year. Secondary Attends parent meetings and serve in a support role for parents. Participates in IEP Conferences. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Provides a program of services for infants and toddlers, which encourages the development of a secure relationship between children and their teacher and supports their social and emotional development and physical development. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Encourages parents to observe and participate in their children's learning experiences in the Head Start Program. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Early Child Development or equivalent from a four-year college or university; North Carolina State BK-Teacher's Certification, and one to two years' related experience and/or training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of the desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119) and maintain a valid state issued driver's license and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Job Description Teacher's Aide UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/Early Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. 2. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. 3. Assists in record keeping and documentation. 4. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. 5. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. 6. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. 7. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's and assistant teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. 8. Assists teacher in writing individual records. 9. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. 10. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. 11. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. 12. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. 13. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. 14. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary 1. Assists in transporting children by serving as a monitor as assigned. 2. Accompanies teacher on home visits when needed. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education, and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED), EDU 119, or CDA Credential, and one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119), or a CDA Credential and maintain a valid state issued driver's license, and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care Regulations, and operation of a desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Powered by JazzHR Ibrw7AlR5B

UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Head Start/Early Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** Supports program staff in maintaining a quality learning environment in which each child achieves his/her highest level of social competence and intellectual growth needed for primary school or other child development facilities. Performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teacher. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Primary 1. Assists in daily planning and implementing daily activities and program for classroom with the teacher. 2. Develops a working relationship with parents of the children. 3. Assists in record keeping and documentation. 4. Attends pre-service and in-service training provided for staff. 5. Assists teacher in following daily lesson plans. 6. Assists teacher in implementing the Head Start goals, objectives and concepts as set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards. 7. Assumes leadership of class in teacher's and assistant teacher's absence. Assists teacher in assessing children. 8. Assists teacher in writing individual records. 9. Assists teacher in writing anecdotal records. 10. Assists teacher in doing daily health check. 11. Performs any other duties designated by the teacher. 12. Ensures that children are accounted for by visually verifying child's presence and marking bus roster. 13. Physically supervises children in classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and on playground. Assists children in the restrooms if needed. 14. Assists teacher in computer data entry. Secondary 1. Assists in transporting children by serving as a monitor as assigned. 2. Accompanies teacher on home visits when needed. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Education and early childhood development Ensures that the education environment is developmentally and linguistically appropriate, recognizing that children have individual rates of development as well as individual interests, temperaments, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles. Ensures that the education environment supports the development of all children's social and emotional development, cognitive, language skills, and physical skills. Implements a curriculum that recognizes the need for individualized activities, integrates the educational aspects of all program areas, helps to develop children's facility in social relationships, enhances each child's understanding of self, and provides for the development of cognitive skills. Involves parents in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education, and participates in staff-parent conferences and home visits. Ensures parents have opportunities to observe their children and to share these assessments with staff to plan learning experiences. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED), EDU 119, or CDA Credential, and one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119), or a CDA Credential and maintain a valid state issued driver's license, and have current certification for CPR and First Aid. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care Regulations, and operation of a desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. SPECIFICATION The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 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. 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. Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA)'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.