First Steps 4K Assistant Teacher

Sunshine House•Spartanburg, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sunshine House is seeking a First Steps 4K Assistant Teacher to join their team. For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been dedicated to nurturing young minds and helping children thrive, providing high-quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across more than 100 schools in 7 states. This role involves shaping a child’s future by ensuring a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment, creating an engaging classroom, supporting social and emotional development, and fostering a love of learning through Creative Curriculum and Brain Connect programs. Teachers are also responsible for building strong partnerships with families and implementing the SC state First Steps 4K curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten success.

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.
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

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%.