Preschool Childcare Lead Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Union County Community Action, Inc. (UCCA) is seeking passionate early childhood educators to join our Head Start team. The Teacher will lead a preschool classroom serving 3- and 4-year-old children in the Head Start program while creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. This position partners with families to promote school readiness and lifelong success. Starting Rate: Up to $20.56 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30am-3:30pm (40 hours/week)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through BCBSNC

• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Holidays)
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Meaningful work serving children and families in our community

Monitor and assess children's developmental progress

Maintain accurate classroom and child assessment records

Supervise children in classroom, outdoor, and meal settings

Collaborate with Assistant Teachers, specialists, and support staff

Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development

Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and CACFP requirements

Teacher I- Associate's Degree (A.in Early Childhood Development or related field from an accredited two-year college or technical school

Teacher II- Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Early Childhood Development or related field from an accredited four-year college or university

Teacher III- 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

Experience working in preschool or early childhood setting

Child Care Credentials I & II (EDU 119) required, or ability to obtain

Strong communication and classroom management skills

Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and staff

Physical Requirements Must be able to actively supervise young children, move throughout classroom environments, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. 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.