First Steps 4K Teacher

Childcare Teacher Love making a difference? You'll fit right in. There's something truly special about knowing you're shaping a child's future. When you join The Sunshine House family, you're not just taking a job—you're making an impact. Now is a great time to join our team. For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been nurturing young minds and helping children thrive. Our teachers are the foundation of who we are, and the heart of our success. And we'd love for you to be a part of our next 50 years! Learn more about our 50-year legacy of love & learning: Position Available At : 2685 Dry Pocket Road, Greer, SC 29650 Compensation & Pay Range : Starting at $17 per hour. Candidates with advanced education and experience in early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range. Regular increases are considered with additional education, stellar performance, and years of service. Teacher Responsibilities What's it like to be a teacher at our school? Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Create an engaging classroom where children can learn, play and grow. Support children's social and emotional development. Foster a love of learning through Creative Curriculum and our Brain Connect programs. Build strong partnerships with families through daily app updates and personal discussions. Implement the SC state First Steps 4K curriculum to prepare children for success in kindergarten. Foster relationships with children and provide a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. Document and share with families the important milestones in a child's day using our app. Welcome families and engage them in conversation about their child's education and development. Have fun and work as part of a supportive team. Requirements Passion for working with young children. At least 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to pass background checks & health assessments. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies. ECD 101 or higher for assistant teachers. Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field required. An Associate's Degree is acceptable if the candidate is enrolled and/or working toward a Bachelor's Degree. At least 6 months of experience at a licensed childcare center preferred. Benefits Competitive Pay: The pay range is just the starting point. Our hiring managers carefully consider your experience, credentials, & education and conduct annual salary evaluations. Ask about how we support advancement (like tuition reimbursement) that may increase your pay. Discounted childcare. Same day pay available. Unlimited growth opportunities. Referral bonus. Fantastic Benefits Package: health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC. Choices afford you control over how you'd like to receive your healthcare, and how much you want to pay for it. Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. Company-paid life insurance. 401K retirement plan. Employee wellness program. Work-Life Balance: Your paid time off starts accruing from day one. And the longer you stay with the company, the more time off you earn - including 7 paid holidays. Monday-Friday schedule. Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon. Paid Birthday holiday. Education Supports: All required professional development is paid. We pay for the CDA program and support TEACH. Paid trainings & professional development. Up to 95% free tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%. About The Sunshine House For 50 years, The Sunshine House has provided high-quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We operate more than 100 schools across 7 states, helping children build a solid educational and social foundation while having fun. Learn more at Join Our Team Join our team today and start a rewarding career in early childhood education! Equal Opportunity Employment The Sunshine House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Sunshine House prides itself on closely following state and federal laws designed to keep you protected. Learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school. Discrimination Information Discrimination Information FMLA Information FMLA Information Polygraph Test Information Polygraph Test Information #J-18808-Ljbffr