What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-School Teacher position at WNCSource?
Who are we?
Join WNCSource as we improve people’s lives by creating pathways to self-reliance and healthier living-giving over 8,500 people annually have the power to transform their futures. WNCSource has multiple child care centers providing services to Early Head Start, Head Start, and NC Pre-K (preschool) children across four counties in beautiful western North Carolina: Henderson, Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania. We have several openings for Preschool Teachers.
What we offer:
- Great benefits, including generous PTO and paid holidays
- Excellent wages
- Sign-on bonuses up to $4500 for qualified candidates
- Opportunities for advancement
- Funding for higher education
- Wellness program with rewards
- Retirement 403B with 5% matching
- Perks
Full -Time nonexempt positions: Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications:
Infant Toddler Teacher (0 to 3 years) - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday -Friday -12 month: $31,650-$37,500/year
Preschool Teacher (3 to 5 years) - 7:30 am-3:30 pm Monday - Friday -10 month: $26,400-$32,100/year
NC Pre K Teacher (4 years) - 7:30 am -3:30 pm Monday - Friday 10 month:
$38,200 - $40,200
NC Pre K Classroom Support (4 to 5 years) - 7:30 am-3:30 pm Monday - Friday -10 month: $22,300-$26,400/year
Teacher Assistant (3 to 5 years) - 7:30 am-3:30 pm Monday - Friday- 10 month:
$27,500-$31,300/year
Teacher responsibilities include:
- Engaging in classroom activities and teaching in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the WNCSource Head Start program building and maintaining a positive, nurturing, and supportive relationship with the children and families.
- Planning and implementing learning experiences as part of the Head Start curriculum that addresses physical health and development, social and emotional development, approaches to learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development.
- Creating ongoing assessments of the growth and development of assigned children to form instruction and measure progress toward School Readiness Goals.
What will your day look like?
Educating through play in inclusive childcare facilities.
Having fun in nature with children.
Enjoying low ratios & two teachers in every classroom.
Thriving with a supportive work family.
Being a part of a trauma-informed and resilient community.
Changing lives one day at a time.
What you will need
Minimum: High School Diploma or GED, and enrolled in EDU 119. Plan to work towards an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA), or Infant Toddler Care Certificate
Preferred: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education
Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or a related field.
Copy of transcript & resume
Thank you for your interest in WNCSource We are always looking for talented team members who share our mission to create positive change in our community. WNCSource is located in the beautiful mountains of Western NC. At WNCSource we care about the communities we serve and its people. We are a private not-for-profit organization providing many life changing sources under one umbrella, serving thousands of people who strive to improve their self-reliance.
Salary : $31,650 - $37,500