Preschool Intern

WNCSource; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee Clinic via Pardee @ Work

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

WNCSource offers a paid internship for Henderson County High School students at preschool centers in Hendersonville, NC. The role includes a $2,000 stipend upon completing 120 hours and supports teachers, learners, and family engagement.

Ideal candidates are current high school juniors or seniors with EDU 119/TAAP coursework and a GPA of 2.7+. Prior preschool experience is preferred, and safety and learning are emphasized throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Student status: current high school junior or senior.
• Completion of EDU 119, Child Development, or TAAP class.
• GPA of 2.7 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Engage in activities aligned with WNCSource Head Start program.
• Support implementation of learning experiences addressing multiple developmental domains.
• Engage in rotation-specific tasks as assigned by the department contact.
• Help maintain a safe environment by recognizing, reporting and addressing hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preschool experience

Relationship building

Education

High school junior or senior

EDU 119 / Child Development / TAAP coursework

GPA 2.7+

Job description

Description

WNCSource offers a paid internship position for Henderson County High School students, which involves assisting teachers in our preschool centers located in Hendersonville, NC.

This is a temporary position paying a stipend of $2,000 at the completion of 120 required hours.

What You Will Do (And Love!)

Engage & Build Relationships: Engage in activities consistent with the philosophy and goals of the WNCSource Head Start program, building and maintaining positive, nurturing, and supportive relationships with children and families.

Support Learning Experiences: Support the implementation of learning experiences as part of the Head Start curriculum addressing physical health, social-emotional development, approaches to learning, language/communication, and cognitive development.

Complete Rotation Tasks: Engage in rotation-specific tasks as assigned by the department contact.

Maintain Safety: Help maintain a safe environment by recognizing, responding to, and reporting workplace safety hazards appropriately and on time.

Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

Student Status: Current high school junior or senior.

Coursework: Completion of EDU 119, Child Development, or TAAP class.

Academic Requirement: GPA of 2.7 or higher.

Preferred Experience: Experience teaching or working with preschool children is preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Head Start prepares young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. We deliver services to children and families in areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you so you can invest in our mission!

• Free Employee Clinic via Pardee @ Work and Teladoc
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Summary

Thank you for your interest in WNCSource.