Community Based Educator
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
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
