First Steps 4K Teacher

Sunshine House•Columbia, SC

9h•$17

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 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! Our team is our family. You invest in our children, and we invest in you!

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.
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field required. It is acceptable to have an Associate's Degree, but must be enrolled and/or working towards a Bachelor's Degree.
At least 6 months of experience at a licensed childcare center preferred.

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
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!

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
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. 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
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%.