Are you passionate about helping young children build strong foundations for lifelong learning? Join WNCSource as a Student School Readiness Specialist in Hendersonville, NC!
In this role, you will provide academic assistance directly to children in the classroom setting, addressing their developmental needs across all domains. You will work closely with classroom staff and families to ensure our children receive high-quality, individualized support to prepare them for school success.
🌈 What You Will Do
- Provide Classroom Academic Support: Deliver direct academic assistance to children within the classroom environment to foster early learning.
- Support Child Development: Address children’s individual developmental needs across all learning domains.
- Promote School Readiness: Implement engaging, hands-on learning practices to prepare young children for future academic success.
- Collaborate & Engage: Work alongside classroom teachers and team members to ensure a high-quality learning environment.
- Grow Professionally: Continuously build your skills through ongoing training, educational opportunities, and team meetings.
🎓 Education & Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of an Associate degree (2-year degree) in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Accreditation: Degree(s) must be from an accredited college recognized by the NC Department of Child Development and Early Education (NC DCDEE).
- Preferred Experience: Early Head Start / Head Start experience is preferred.
- Language Requirement: Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.
⭐ Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Competitive Pay: $18.56 – $23.20 / hour
- Schedule: Non-exempt, full-time, 12-month position
- Generous PTO: Take time for yourself to rest and recharge!
- Funding for Higher Education: We pay for you to keep learning and growing!
- Career Growth: Plentiful opportunities for internal advancement
💙 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.
