Employment Opportunities
Southwestern Child Development does not discriminate in it's hiring and personnel procedures against any applicant for employment or employees because of race, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability or genetic information. The applies, but is not limited to hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off, termination or selection of employees, establishment of rates of pay, including the awarding of salary adjustment and/or salary increases. SWCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply submit an SWCDC Application for employment by mail, email, or fax
Human Resources
Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc.
PO Box 250
Webster, NC 28788
Email: jobs@swcdcinc.org
Fax: 828-631-1830
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Job Openings
Child Care Subsidy Specialist
Buncombe, NC
Southwestern Child Development Commission is now accepting applications for the position of Child Care Subsidy Specialist. Work involves determining eligibility services for families who need assistance with child care arrangements. The position is located in Buncombe County. Travel may be required to regional offices as needed.
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to navigate through complex electronic eligibility system to input appropriately and accurately client eligibility information. To appropriately apply rules and regulations and often changing policies and guidelines pertaining to the child care subsidy program; ability to conduct interviews and interpret policies and procedures to people of varied social, economic, and educational backgrounds to obtain data for documentation and verification of information needed in determining eligibility; work with facts and figures and perform tasks involving a high degree of accuracy. Ability to work efficiently in multiple technology based systems. Ability to effectively interact with coworkers to accomplish common tasks and to have efficient and courteous interaction with customers.
Minimum Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred along with experience working with early childhood and family programs. Applicants with a combination of related educational and experience qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who are bi-lingual. The agency’s full benefits package is available. Applicants must have a valid NC driver’s license and a car available for work.
Child Care Subsidy Specialist
Jackson County, NC
Southwestern Child Development Commission is now accepting applications for the position of Child Care Subsidy Specialist. Work involves determining eligibility services for families who need assistance with child care arrangements. The position is located in Jackson County. Travel may be required to regional offices as needed.
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to navigate through complex electronic eligibility system to input appropriately and accurately client eligibility information. To appropriately apply rules and regulations and often changing policies and guidelines pertaining to the child care subsidy program; ability to conduct interviews and interpret policies and procedures to people of varied social, economic, and educational backgrounds to obtain data for documentation and verification of information needed in determining eligibility; work with facts and figures and perform tasks involving a high degree of accuracy. Ability to work efficiently in multiple technology based systems. Ability to effectively interact with coworkers to accomplish common tasks and to have efficient and courteous interaction with customers.
​Minimum Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred along with experience working with early childhood and family programs. Applicants with a combination of related educational and experience qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who are bi-lingual. The agency’s full benefits package is available. Applicants must have a valid NC driver’s license and a car available for work.
Lead Teacher, Murphy Early Education and Preschool
Located in Murphy, NC
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Lead Teacher, Log Cabin Early Education and Preschool
Located on Qualla Boundary
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Lead Teacher, Shepherd Early Education and Preschool
Located in Sylva, NC
Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Lead Teachers. Applicants must have a BA or BS degree and a valid NC license to teach Birth-Kindergarten. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience working in a qualified early childhood educational setting with 0-5 year old children. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to obtain an approved medical statement and meet all state child care licensing requirements. Must have a car available for work. Full benefits package is available.
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Center Director, Murphy Early Education and Preschool
Located in Murphy, NC
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Center Director, Valley Child Development
Located in Swannanoa, NC
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Southwestern Child Development Commission, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Center Director at two of our center locations. Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and two years qualifying experience in an early childhood setting. Supervisory experience preferred. Lateral entry will be considered. Applicant must have a valid NC Driver’s License and a car available for work. Applicant must also be at least 18 years of age, be able to obtain an approved medical statement and meet all child care licensing requirements. Applicants with a combination of related educational and experience qualifications will be considered.