Preschool Lead Teacher jobs at Holly Springs

Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title School Educator I (NS) Number 65038554 Grade ED20 About Us The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping at-risk youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Youth and Families! This position is a 12 month position within Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center teaching core academic courses to small groups of students in grades 6-12. Teacher will be responsible for planning lessons based on the NC Standards and student's individual learning needs. Teacher will be responsible for ensuring success with all students while providing appropriate and engaging activities to teach concepts. Teacher will provide research-based strategies and interventions to provide an appropriate education for all students in a small group setting. Teacher will utilize data to inform all instructional activities based on NC Standards, implement IEPs, and be responsible for keeping all student records. This position serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team in order to plan for student services and treatment. Teacher will be responsible for keeping all student records, exceptional children's program and other paperwork, and student progress up to date. The work unit is part of the Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center which operates under the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Juvenile Justice. This unit is dedicated to educating and rehabilitating youth within a secure residential facility. It focuses on delivering structured educational services to juveniles, many of whom have learning or developmental disabilities, with the broader goal of reducing and preventing juvenile delinquency. The team within this unit works collaboratively across disciplines to provide individualized educational and behavioral support, helping youth progress academically while addressing their social and developmental needs. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences The salary for this position is based on the state teachers' salary schedule plus a 6% annual supplement. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm. We offer great Benefits! This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] Management Preference: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. * Experience providing effective instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse needs. * Experience accurately measuring student learning. * Experience effectively managing student behaviors in the classroom. * Experience working with multidisciplinary teams. * Knowledgeable of special education laws. Supplemental & Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit ****************** to learn more. Transcripts * Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university. * Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. * International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: ****************************** Military Experience * Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application. * Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks. If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification. Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Must possess a valid North Carolina teacher license, "A" or "M", with teaching certification in the area of EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science (middle school) or EC, English, Math, Social Studies or Science (high school) OR be eligible for a NC Teacher License through an alternative licensing pathway offered by NCDPI. Candidate must also have a four year college degree from an accredited post-secondary education institution. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: Ariana Garcia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 EwLe7rapCK

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 sND1b2cA5z

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 ZXWKrllK9y

UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Early Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** Plans and implements activities for a classroom for up to four (4) infants and toddlers. This planning must be coordinated with the other Early Head Start Teachers assigned to the same classroom. She/he works in cooperation with Early Head Start Teachers, parents and volunteers to provide an age-appropriate, individualized learning environment in the classroom. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Primary 1. Provides primary care and supervision for up to 4 infants/toddlers in a classroom of 8 children. 2. Implements an age-appropriate daily routine for infants/toddlers. 3. Communicates on a regular basis with parents re: their child's activities during the day. 4. Completes written reports on a daily basis, such as attendance, developmental observations, etc. 5. Assists with regular sanitation of classroom environment (toys, surfaces, meal items, etc.) 6. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. 7. Prepares and posts weekly lesson plans for infant/toddler classroom. 8. Conducts parent conferences, at least twice per year or as needed. 9. Conducts home visits, at least twice per year or as needed. 10. Implements a learning environment that meets Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care regulations and other funding source guidelines. 11. Acts as a role model and mentor to other staff and parents. 12. Assists in providing guidance and training for classroom volunteers. 13. Assesses children with an appropriate assessment tool and develops objectives based on each child's individual developmental needs. 14. Uses information from assessment and observation to assist in identifying children who may have special needs. 15. Completes a daily health check on each child in the classroom, record findings, and make referrals when needed. 16. Attends parent activities and serves in a support role for parents. 17. Maintains confidentiality of children, parents, and staff. Secondary 1. Attends all pre-service/in-service training, and regular staff meetings. 2. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. Toddler Teacher- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum requirements are High School Diploma or GED and an Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Toddler Teacher 1- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Toddler Teacher 2- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education; A baccalaureate degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children; A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children or; A baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, and is receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach For America's professional staff. 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. 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 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. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a CDA Credential and 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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; 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.

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.

Job Description Toddler Teacher UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. Program- Early Head Start Reports to: Site Manager FLSA- Non-Exempt *********************** SUMMARY Plans and implements activities for a classroom for up to four (4) infants and toddlers. This planning must be coordinated with the other Early Head Start Teachers assigned to the same classroom. She/he works in cooperation with Early Head Start Teachers, parents and volunteers to provide an age-appropriate, individualized learning environment in the classroom. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Primary 1. Provides primary care and supervision for up to 4 infants/toddlers in a classroom of 8 children. 2. Implements an age-appropriate daily routine for infants/toddlers. 3. Communicates on a regular basis with parents re: their child's activities during the day. 4. Completes written reports on a daily basis, such as attendance, developmental observations, etc. 5. Assists with regular sanitation of classroom environment (toys, surfaces, meal items, etc.) 6. Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records. 7. Prepares and posts weekly lesson plans for infant/toddler classroom. 8. Conducts parent conferences, at least twice per year or as needed. 9. Conducts home visits, at least twice per year or as needed. 10. Implements a learning environment that meets Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care regulations and other funding source guidelines. 11. Acts as a role model and mentor to other staff and parents. 12. Assists in providing guidance and training for classroom volunteers. 13. Assesses children with an appropriate assessment tool and develops objectives based on each child's individual developmental needs. 14. Uses information from assessment and observation to assist in identifying children who may have special needs. 15. Completes a daily health check on each child in the classroom, record findings, and make referrals when needed. 16. Attends parent activities and serves in a support role for parents. 17. Maintains confidentiality of children, parents, and staff. Secondary 1. Attends all pre-service/in-service training, and regular staff meetings. 2. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. Toddler Teacher- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum requirements are High School Diploma or GED and an Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Toddler Teacher 1- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Toddler Teacher 2- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education; A baccalaureate degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children; A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children or; A baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, and is receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach For America's professional staff. 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. 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 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. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Incumbent must have a CDA Credential and 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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; 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 rBxT6tr97X

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. 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 ImwYphmDkU

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.

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 3AcHr43S44