Community-Based Educator

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 work environment, with a strong emphasis on one-on-one mentorship. Verner staff are expected to foster the supportive, 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 therapeutic support. All Verner educators are also entitled to freshly prepared and complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, courtesy of our Rainbow in My Tummy® nutrition program.

Community Based Educators (CBE) will work with children ages birth to 3 years of age. Must be self directed, this position will largely work independently throughout the week, driving from home to home. CBE works with families of young children to support children’s development, provide parenting education, and work toward other goals identified by the family. Candidates must be comfortable driving throughout Buncombe County, spending time with families in the home environment, and working with families experiencing poverty and other high risk situations.

• Two years of related experience preferred
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field, a CDA, or at least 18 semester hours of equivalent coursework OR be willing to obtain CDA within 1 year of employment.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred
• A valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus
• Physically able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, stoop, bend and sit on the floor to attend the children’s needs.

• 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
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Life Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Short & Long term disability
• Matching 403(b) retirement plan
• 5 1/2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)