Child Care/ Preschool Teacher

Are you passionate about guiding young learners, fostering social-emotional growth, and helping children thrive in their earliest years? Join WNCSource as a Child Care / Preschool Teacher!

Whether you specialize in infants and toddlers (ages 0 to 3) or preschoolers (ages 3 to 5), this is an extraordinary opportunity to deliver high-quality early learning experiences, partner with families, and transform young lives in our community.

What You Will Do (And Love!)

• Guide Early Development: Plan and lead Head Start curriculum activities that promote physical health, social-emotional development, language skills, and cognitive growth.

• Assess & Personalize Learning: Conduct ongoing assessments of each child’s development to tailor instruction and support School Readiness Goals.

• Partner with Families: Build warm, open, two-way communication with parents through regular updates, home visits, and parent-teacher conferences.

• Support Smooth Transitions: Create supportive transition routines as children enter and move through Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

• Maintain Healthy Environments: Foster a safe, supportive, and joyful environment in the classroom and on the playground.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $4,500 for qualified applicants!

• Relocation Support: Possible relocation assistance with a 2-year quarterly stipend!

• Competitive Pay: $15.21 – $24.82 / hour

• Location: Hendersonville, NC

• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays: Enjoy plenty of paid time off to recharge!

• Funding for Higher Education: We pay for you to continue your college education and professional growth!

• Career Growth: Plentiful opportunities for internal advancement

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you so you can invest in our mission!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 12 Paid Holidays (including Christmas Break)

• Generous PTO (Full-time employees start at 12+ days)

• Free Employee Clinic via Pardee @ Work and Teladoc

• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Retirement 403(b) Plan with up to 5% Employer Match

• Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education support

• Wellness Program with rewards

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Pet Insurance (because your pets matter too!)

Education & Qualifications

• Education (Minimum): Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a related field (with coursework focused on early childhood/infant-toddler development), OR an Infant/Toddler CDA Certificate.

• Education (Preferred): Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or a related field.

• Accreditation: All degrees must be from an accredited college recognized by the NC Department of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE).

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of early childhood teaching experience preferred.