Looking for a flexible schedule where you can make a huge impact on young children’s lives? Join WNCSource as a Substitute Early Childhood Educator!
If you love working with children, enjoy variety in your day, and want the freedom of an on-call, flexible work schedule, this is the perfect role for you! You’ll step in on an as-needed basis to keep our preschool classrooms bright, engaging, and safe for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
đ What Youâll Do
- Provide Quality Care: Step into classrooms and assist in delivering high-quality, nurturing care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 6 weeks to 5 years).
- Support Daily Classroom Life: Keep routines smooth, safe, and engaging when regular teaching staff are out.
- Inspire Young Minds: Help children learn, play, and explore through age-appropriate activities.
- Build Community Connections: Join a supportive team dedicated to empowering children and families in Polk County.
đ Education & Qualifications
We reward your background and education! Starting hourly rates are based on your credentials:
- High School Diploma / GED: $15.21 / hour
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential: $16.37 / hour
- Associateâs Degree (ECE or related field): $16.90 / hour
- Bachelorâs Degree or Higher (ECE or related field): $19.01 / hour
Requirements:
- Experience: Previous experience in child developmentâwhether through working with your own children, leading a group of children, or through official child development training.
- Passion: A positive attitude and a passion for working with young children!
â Why Youâll Love Working with Us
- Location: Columbus, Hendersonville, Brevard, and Forest City, NC
- Flexible Schedule: Non-Exempt Intermittent (on-call, as-needed basisâwork when it fits your life!)
- Variety & Fun: Every day is a new opportunity to inspire young minds across different early childhood classrooms
đ Benefits That Support You
Meaningful work with valuable benefits that support your well-being, family and future!
- Health & Wellness: 90% of medical premiums covered (Employee Only) and competitive family coverage; free Pardee @Work Clinic visits, Teladoc; and Wellness Program rewards.
- Work Life Balance: 12 annual paid holidays plus paid Christmas Break (except for Transportation Team); 12+ days of PTO to start for Full-Time staff; generous Part-Time accrual.
- Retirement: 403(b) Savings plan generous employer contribution and match.
- Protecting Your Future: $25,000 employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available (Full-Time); employer-paid long-term disability covering 60% of current salary.
- Childcare Assistance: Up to $400 per month in childcare costs for eligible dependents age 5 and under (Full-Time).
- Career Growth: Tuition assistance, Continuing Education support, and advancement opportunities.
- Additional Perks: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program; optional dental, vision, short-term and supplemental long-term disability, healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), and pet insurance.
