Overview
Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant – Verner East Jobs in Asheville, NC at Verner Center for Early Learning
ABOUT VERNER
For more than 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a trusted leader in early childhood education—dedicated to nurturing young children, uplifting families, and investing in the growth of staff. We believe that building a strong foundation for every child starts with a compassionate community.
At Verner, we foster a warm, collaborative work environment where every staff member is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Through individualized mentorship and meaningful professional development, we help our team grow alongside the children and families we serve.
By joining Verner, you’ll play a key role in creating the kind of joyful, play-based, and reflective learning spaces that families know and trust. In return, we offer a generous and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including tuition assistance, paid training, mental health support, and much more. To nourish both body and mind, all staff enjoy freshly prepared, complimentary meals and snacks daily through our signature Rainbow in My Tummy nutrition program.
At Verner, your work matters—and you’ll be part of a team that’s making a difference every day.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Teacher Assistant will provide children with varied learning experiences that will support their development socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally using age and developmentally appropriate techniques. The Teacher Assistants will work in conjunction with the Lead Teacher in a classroom.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help prepare classroom materials to support lesson plans; and to change and create learning centers as needed.
- Provide coverage for breaks, planning time, flex time, and when the classroom teachers are absent.
- Use developmentally appropriate practices to support one on one, small and large group activities as needed.
- Perform daily housekeeping, cleaning, and keep the room organized.
- Educating and supporting parents as necessary.
- Participate in providing safe and appropriate outdoor activities for children on a daily basis.
- Work with the Lead Teacher and appropriate specialists to address the special needs of children.
- Assist in implementing lesson plans under teachers’ guidance.
- The teacher will approach issues and problems professionally and self-reflectively, work cooperatively with colleagues, attend staff meetings, and engage in ongoing staff development.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or G.E.D. required
- Completion of Child Care Credentials within a year of hire
- CDA or Associate’s in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Two years of related experience preferred working with children, birth to kindergarten
- Current CRC letter of Qualification from DCDEE is preferred
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills, especially good listening skills
- Physically able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, stoop, bend and sit on the floor to attend the children’s needs
- 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 after 90 days of employment
- Paid Parental Leave
- 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)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant – Verner East
Company: Verner Center for Early Learning
Location: Asheville, NC
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