Preschool Assistant & Bus Driver – Shape Young Minds

Union County Community Action (UCCA); Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Short-Term DI

401(k)

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Annual & Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Professional development

Meaningful work serving children

Job summary

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) seeks an caring assistant to support Head Start preschool classrooms and assist with safe transportation of children to and from school. This role offers meaningful work, a stable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust benefits.

Starting rate up to $18.50 per hour, with a schedule of 6:45am–2:45pm, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week). The position emphasizes building relationships with children and families and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and CDA; 6 months to 1 year related experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development preferred; 6 months to 1 year experience preferred.
• EDU 119 required.
• CDL required or obtainable within 90 days of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtainable.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, TB test; 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.

Skills

Classroom support

Transportation supervision

Child relationship building

Documentation & records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development

EDU 119

Tools

CDL license

CPR / First Aid

Job description

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) seeks an caring assistant to support Head Start preschool classrooms and assist with safe transportation of children to and from school. This role offers meaningful work, a stable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust benefits.

Starting rate up to $18.50 per hour, with a schedule of 6:45am–2:45pm, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week). The position emphasizes building relationships with children and families and opportunities for professional growth within a