First Steps Assistant Teacher

Sunshine House•Greer, SC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The First Steps Assistant Teacher supports the safety, education, and care of young children in a daycare setting. The role involves creating a safe, healthy, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children can learn, play, and grow; supporting their social and emotional development; fostering a love of learning; and partnering with families through daily app updates and personal discussions. The Sunshine House operates early education and childcare programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old.

Requirements

Passion for working with young children.
Be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass background checks and health assessments.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies.
At least 30 days of paid teaching experience in a DSS-licensed daycare setting.
ECD 101 or a degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.

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.
Build strong partnerships with families through daily app updates and personal discussions.

Benefits

Discounted childcare.
Same-day pay available.
Unlimited growth opportunities.
Referral bonus.
Dental and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Supplemental life insurance option.
Aflac coverage option.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee wellness program.
Paid time off accruing from day one, with more time off earned with longer service.
Paid time off allowance for part-time employees working 17–29 hours per week.
Monday–Friday schedule.
Employee discounts on major brands, including Verizon.
Paid birthday holiday.
Paid required trainings and professional development.
CDA program funding and support for TEACH.
Up to 95% tuition coverage for CDA, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s programs through TEACH at select educational institutions in Georgia; eligible bonuses may increase funding to over 100%.
At least 80% tuition assistance plus bonus incentives for ECE-related certificate programs or degrees funded by DECAL Scholars.