Early Childhood Classroom Aide - Grow with Head Start

Union County Community Action (UCCA); Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) (Eligibility after one year)

12 paid holidays

Paid annual & leave

Tuition assistance

Employee referral program

Professional development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Union County Community Action, Inc. is seeking a dependable Classroom Aide to assist teachers in Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms at our Hamlet location in Richmond County, NC.

The role supports daily activities, supervision, classroom organization, and family engagement as part of a collaborative education team. Starting rate is $14.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:45am-2:45pm or 7:30am-3:30pm (40 hours per week).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EDU 119 or CDA Credential preferred.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and must submit to random drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and supervision.
• Support children’s developmental and educational needs.
• Help maintain classroom records and documentation.
• Assist with classroom organization and cleanliness.
• Supervise children during classroom and outdoor activities.
• Support family engagement and communication.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Strong communication

Teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Pre-employment physical/drug screen/TB

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EDU 119 or CDA Credential preferred

Job description

Union County Community Action, Inc. is seeking a dependable Classroom Aide to assist teachers in Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms at our Hamlet location in Richmond County, NC.

The role supports daily activities, supervision, classroom organization, and family engagement as part of a collaborative education team. Starting rate is $14.00 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:45am-2:45pm or 7:30am-3:30pm (40 hours per week).