Are you a natural-born nurturer with a knack for turning playtime into learning time? Join WNCSource as After School Staff / Preschool Afterschool Care Staff!
If you are creative, energetic, and dependable, this is where your passion for early childhood development meets a career that truly values you. Help us create a safe, joyful space in Columbus, NC, where little ones (ages 6 weeks to 5 years) grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually!
🌈 What You’ll Do
- Engage & Nurture: Provide high-quality support in preschool and early learning classrooms, engaging children of all learning styles and abilities.
- Guide Afternoon Activities: Lead fun, safe, and age-appropriate learning and play activities during afternoon hours.
- Build Positive Relationships: Foster supportive, trusting connections with children, staff, and families.
- Maintain Safety & Joy: Ensure a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for every child.
🎓 Education & Qualifications
- Age & Education: Must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience supervising children under age five.
- Professional Background: Prior child supervision experience must be in a professional setting (e.g., licensed daycare, church nursery, YMCA, summer camp, or paid nanny position).
⭐ Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Competitive Pay: $20.00 / hour
- Great Hours: Monday – Friday | 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Perfect for students, retirees, or anyone seeking a rewarding afternoon schedule!)
- Employee Type: Non-Exempt Intermittent
- Collaborative Vibe: Work alongside a supportive team dedicated to empowering children and families.
💙 Benefits That Support You
Meaningful work with valuable benefits that support your well-being, family and future!
- Health & Wellness: 90% of medical premiums covered (Full-Time); free Pardee @Work Clinic visits, Teladoc; and Wellness Program rewards.
- Work Life Balance: 12 paid holidays including Christmas Break; 13 days of PTO to start for Full-Time staff; generous Part-Time accrual.
- Retirement: 403(b) Savings plan with up to 7.5% employer 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: $400 to $800 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.
