Center-Based Preschool Coach

Sunshine House•Columbia, SC

36d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

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: https://youtu.be/0geByoV9ZVY The Center-Based Preschool Coach is a vital member of the Education Team, dedicated to inspiring and guiding infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K teachers to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate instructional practices. This role calls for a heart of service, a mind for collaboration, and a commitment to nurturing excellence in others. This position involves regular travel to early learning centers serving children primarily from six weeks to five years old within Columbia. As a Center-Based Preschool Coach, you will provide on-site observation, training, and collaborative goal setting to strengthen teaching quality, support educational professional growth, and improve child outcomes Pay range: $17.00-$20.00 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.

Requirements

Ability to meet all requirements to successfully complete state-specific background check.
Meet Lead Teacher requirements for infant, toddler, preschool, or pre-K in a center-based setting.
A minimum of 24 post-secondary credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
At least two years of classroom teaching experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or pre-K in a center-based program.
Deep understanding of developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum, and teaching strategies that promote holistic growth in children from six weeks to five years old.
Strong knowledge of ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS rating scales, and state rated systems, with the ability to coach infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K teachers towards high-quality learning experiences.
Skilled in training early childhood teachers on lesson planning, material preparation, schedule adherence, and developmental portfolios creation.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and communicate with empathy and clarity.
Strong problem-solving abilities, grounded in educational best practices.
Collaborative team player with the ability to build positive working relationships.
Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Receptive and responsive to the diverse needs of center-based early childhood programs.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or closely related field.
Three or more years of classroom experience across age groups.
Experience supporting or working across multiple centers concurrently.
Proven track record of coaching educators toward instructional excellence using ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS frameworks.
Strong emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills rooted in evidence-based practices.
A heart for service and a desire to uplift others through education.

Responsibilities

Offers support and recommendations that inspire and guide infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K teachers to elevate classroom quality and foster joyful, child-led learning.
Offers support and recommendations that strengthen infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K teachers on designing and delivering engaging company-selected curriculum.
Offers support and recommendations that transform classroom environments into nurturing intentional spaces that reflect excellence in care.
Offers support and recommendations that encourage goal setting and reflective practice, helping educators grow in confidence and competence.
Offer support and recommendations that promote alignment with ITERS-3, ECERS-3, and SACERS rating scales, as well state specific QRS guiding teachers toward continuous improvement.
Offer support and recommendations, as time permit, to support ongoing education-focused training and onboarding for teachers.
Offers support and recommendations that reinforce infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K teachers’ understanding of safety and compliance standards with grace and clarity, championing excellence in every classroom
Partner with Education Specialists to share insights, celebrate progress, and respond to center needs with expertise and strategic support.

Benefits

Competitive Pay: The pay range is just the starting point. Our hiring managers carefully consider your experience, credentials, & education and complete 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: You have lots of choices for 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. Interested in continuing your education? 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%.