Substitute Early Childhood Educator

Substitute Early Childhood Educator

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 kids, 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.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Flexible Schedule: Non-Exempt Intermittent (on-call, as-needed basis—work when it fits your life.)

• Tiered Pay Based on Your Education: $15.21 – $19.01 / hour (the higher your qualifications, the higher your starting pay.)

• Location: Hendersonville, Brevard, Columbus, and Spindale, NC

• Variety & Fun: Every day is a new opportunity to inspire young minds across different early childhood classrooms

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 Polk County.

Benefits That Support You - We invest in you so you can invest in our children!

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Access to Free Employee Clinic & Teledoc services
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program with Rewards
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education support
• Retirement 403(b) savings plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Pet Insurance (because your furry friends matter too!)

Pay Scale & 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

Experience & 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!

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential ($16.37/hr),
• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education/related field ($16.90/hr);
• Baccalaureate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education/related field ($19.01/hr). .

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in child development either through working with own children, working with a group of children or through child development training.

Thank you for your interest in WNCSource.