Head Start Preschool Assistant & Bus Driver

Union County Community Action (UCCA); Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) is seeking an Assistant Teacher / Bus Driver for Head Start Preschool in Hamlet, NC. The role combines classroom support with safe school transportation, offering growth opportunities, benefits, and a stable Monday–Friday schedule.

Starting rate is up to $18.50 per hour, with hours from 6:45am to 2:45pm, Monday through Friday. Qualifications include a high school diploma/GED with CDA or an associate degree in early childhood development, CDL and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with CDA preferred/required for I level
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field preferred for II level
• EDU 119 required
• CDL required or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screening and TB test, and submit to random drug screenings
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson plans
• Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Maintain classroom documentation and records
• Supervise children in classroom and outdoor settings
• Assist with transportation by driving or monitoring buses
• Build positive relationships with children and families

Job description

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) is seeking an Assistant Teacher / Bus Driver for Head Start Preschool in Hamlet, NC. The role combines classroom support with safe school transportation, offering growth opportunities, benefits, and a stable Monday–Friday schedule.

Starting rate is up to $18.50 per hour, with hours from 6:45am to 2:45pm, Monday through Friday. Qualifications include a high school diploma/GED with CDA or an associate degree in early childhood development, CDL and