211 Brevard

Salary: $12.54 Hourly
Location : New Adventure Learning Center 260 S Gaston Street Brevard, NC 28712, NC
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 00204
Department: Child Development
Opening Date: 07/13/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
About
Transylvania County is a community with a rich cultural scene, grounded in tradition and history and with a vision for the future. We are a community that has a wonderful public and private education system that provides our region with a well-trained and viable workforce. Transylvania County has a population of 33,211, featuring over 250 waterfalls with the highest, Whitewater reaching a staggering 411ft. For the outdoor enthusiast there are 1000+ miles of trails, 300+ miles of cycling territory including single tracks and fire roads; fly fishing from the many streams, pristine swimming holes and even mountain climbing at the famous Looking Glass Rock scaling 60t of granite face rock. Come join and see what our community is all about!
Employees in this position assist in the care and instruction of a classroom of children. Work activities focus on social relationships between children to help develop a sense of security and trust, to redirect undesirable behaviors into socially acceptable behaviors, and to provide basic instruction in self-help skills, cognitive and language skills, and physical development. Substitutes/floaters assist with procedures and methods of teaching according to the needs of a group of children and as directed by the lead teacher. In the floater position, the employee gives morning breaks for teachers, mixes and distributes water jugs and bleach solutions, prepares afternoon snack, does light housekeeping such as laundry, checks each class for needed supplies, assists with lunch breaks in 1 classroom, and gives teacher planning breaks. Work is reviewed by lead teacher and/or center director. Floaters/Substitutes will follow CACFP guidelines as directed by staff and will maintain compliance with all CACFP requirements.
Essential Functions
Employees in this position: supervise children's play, meal, toilet, and rest time activities; prepare meal/snack; perform light housekeeping duties; diaper and properly clean up children after diapering. Assist with handwashing throughout the day. Use materials for classroom instruction, recreation activity, or motor skills development as directed by teacher. Supervise procedures for keeping toys and play areas clean. Retrieve materials from central storage/supply areas for artwork materials, games, books, audio-visual materials, and other instructional materials as needed. Specific daily duties will be directed by lead teacher or center director.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of developmental characteristics of toddlers and preschool children.
• Basic knowledge of child care methodology and developmentally appropriate practices in discipline.
• General knowledge of basic reading, writing and math skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to establish rapport with children and parents.
• Ability to communicate well with peers, teachers, and community resources/professionals.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Knowledge of good health practices as well as licensing and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to respond to children in gentle and nurturing ways.

Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalency is required, and at least two years of experience in working with young children in nursery school, kindergarten or child care facility is preferred.
Wellness Center

• The Wellness Center is open M-W-F 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm and T-TH 8am-12pm.
• The Wellness Center is a partnership between Transylvania County and the City of Brevard.
• County Employees and dependents on the medical plan over the age of 7 may use the Wellness Center for all services at no cost.
• Service is provided by calling 828-884-3115 to make an appointment.
• Time away from your work location to visit the Wellness Center is not charged to leave.
• Services include routine bloodwork monitoring, allergy injections, monitoring chronic illnesses, manage and authorize prescriptions, coordinate referrals, school physicals and testing for flu, mono and strep.

Payroll & Banking Benefits

1. Electronic Payroll Deposit: County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, totaling 26 pay periods each year. Paychecks are distributed through secure ACH direct deposit, available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are scheduled so that funds are accessible by Friday morning on each payday. Employees have the option to split their paycheck between two accounts-one with a specified dollar amount and the other receiving the remaining balance.
2. Credit Union: County Employees may be a member of the Civic Federal Credit Union. Local office is in Asheville. Learn more by visiting
3. First Citizens Bank: First Citizens offers special bank packages for County Employees: checking with interest, no minimum balance on savings account, $500 towards closing costs on a First Citizens mortgage, and low introductory APR on balance transfers for various rewards. Learn more by visiting our local office in Brevard, located directly across the street from the County Administration Building.

Retirement

• 401K - Empower Retirement - Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc.
• 457 - Nationwide Retirement Solutions - Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc.

Local Discounts- County ID must be presented to receive discount
• Advance Auto Parts - 10% off
• Auto Zone Auto Parts - 10% off
• Brevard Clay - 10% off all Paint Your Own Pottery!
• The Brevard Clothing Company - 20% off all items
• The Clothing Connection - 20% off all items
• Cardinal Cleaners - 15% off all items
• Headwaters Outfitters - 15% off full retail price items (some exclusion apply), group rates for trips down the French Broad River.
• Healthy Harvest Natural Foods - 10% off on dietary supplements only (vitamins, minerals, and herbal)
• Jiffy Lube - 15% off up to $15.00 on everything except tire purchase, Brevard location only
• La Petite Spa & Wellness - 10% off any services that are offered.
• Lilly T's Clothing Company- 20% off all items to County Employees
• Main Street Ltd- 15% off entire purchase
• Pescados's Burritos - 15% off
• Rae & Ivy- 10% off entire purchase
• Subway - 10% off at both Brevard locations
• Tan 360 - 10% off entire purchase
• Workout Anytime - $1 enrollment, $15 month Basic or $25 month Premium