Substitute Early Childhood Educator

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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.

🌈 What You’ll 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 Rutherford County.

🎓 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
  • Associate’s Degree (ECE or related field): $16.90 / hour
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (ECE or related field): $19.01 / hour

Requirements:

  • Experience: Previous experience in child development—whether 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!

⭐ Why You’ll Love Working with Us

  • Location: Columbus, Hendersonville, Brevard, and Forest City, NC
  • Flexible Schedule: Non-Exempt Intermittent (on-call, as-needed basis—work when it fits your life!)
  • Variety & Fun: Every day is a new opportunity to inspire young minds across different early childhood classrooms

💙 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.

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Income Limits

2025-2026 Housing Choice Voucher Program Income Limits by County and Family Size

Henderson County
1 Person in Family: $32,600
2 People in Family: $37,250
3 People in Family: $41,900
4 People in Family: $46,550
5 People in Family: $50,300
6 People in Family: $54,000
7 People in Family: $57,750
8 People in Family: $61,450

Transylvania County
1 Person in Family: $29,400
2 People in Family: $33,600
3 People in Family: $37,800
4 People in Family: $42,050
5 People in Family: $45,400
6 People in Family: $48,750
7 People in Family: $52,100
8 People in Family: $55,500