Verner Center for Early Learning Hiring for Early Education Support Teacher – Verner Central at Asheville, NC Full Time

ABOUT VERNER

For over 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a leader in more ways than one: our commitment to developing the youngest among us, our thorough support for families and communities, and our investment in the development of educators. Verner’s centers provide a supportive, inclusive work environment, with a strong emphasis on one-on-one mentorship. Verner staff are expected to foster the inclusive, play-based, interactive and reflective learning atmosphere that families have come to expect of us. Ideal applicants are open-minded and willing to grow and learn about innovative child development and family engagement best practices. Our unique benefits package includes tuition assistance, paid training, and comprehensive mental health support. All Verner staff are also entitled to freshly prepared and complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, courtesy of our Rainbow in My Tummy nutrition program.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Support Teacher will assist teachers in providing children with varied learning experiences that will support their development socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally using age and developmentally appropriate techniques. This teacher will work in conjunction with the Lead Teacher and Teacher Assistant to lead a group of young children.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required.
• Two years of related experience preferred
• Current CRC letter of Qualification from DCDEE is preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Required to lift 30lbs or more
• Bilingual is a plus

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch daily, plus snacks, free of cost.
• Access to industry-leading one-on-one mentorship
• Tuition assistance for ongoing career development
• State of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early care
• Paid continuing education & training opportunities
• Supplement bonus through WAGES and AWARDS (education requirements)
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance available upon date of hire
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long term disability
• Matching 403(b) retirement plan
• 5 1/2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)

Verner Center for Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Early Head Start mandate COVID-19 vaccination is required, with religious and medical exemptions accepted as required by law.

All Verner centers embrace DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) as organizing principles to foster safe and inclusive workplaces.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Qualifying Letter from DCDEE (Preferred)

Work Location: One location