First Steps 4K Assistant Teacher

Sunshine House•Spartanburg, SC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

First Steps 4K Assistant 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: https://youtu.be/0geByoV9ZVY Pay rate: $17 per hour , based on education, experience, and credentials. Position Available at: 1085 Fernwood-Glendale Road Spartanburg, SC 29307

Requirements

Passion for working with young children.
At least 18-years-old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience working in licensed childcare.
Ability to pass background checks & health assessments.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in Early Childhood Development (ECD) 101 at minimum

Responsibilities

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.
Welcome our families.
Engage them in conversation about their child's education, and the features and benefits of our programs.

Benefits

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
Your paid time off starts accruing from day one.
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
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%.