First Steps Lead Teacher

Sunshine House•Spartanburg, SC

7h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The First Steps Lead Teacher supports the safety, education, and care of young children at The Sunshine House’s Spartanburg, South Carolina location. The teacher creates a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment, provides engaging opportunities for children to learn, play, and grow, and supports their social and emotional development. The role also involves building strong partnerships with families through daily app updates and personal discussions. The position pays $17 per hour starting, with candidates who have advanced education and early childhood experience potentially qualifying for higher pay. Regular pay increases may be considered based on additional education, performance, and years of service. The posting specifies a Monday–Friday schedule and describes benefits and tuition-support opportunities for part-time employees.

Requirements

Passion for working with young children.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field; an associate’s degree is acceptable if the candidate is enrolled in and/or working toward a bachelor’s degree.

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 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
Supplemental life insurance option
Aflac coverage option
401(k) retirement plan
Employee wellness program
Paid time off that accrues from day one, with more time off earned with tenure
Paid time off allowance for part-time employees working 17–29 hours per week
Employee discounts on major brands, including Verizon
Paid birthday holiday
Paid required professional development and trainings
Tuition support for CDA, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s programs through TEACH, including up to 95% tuition coverage at select educational institutions in Georgia; eligible bonuses may increase funding above 100%
Tuition assistance of 80% or more, plus bonus incentives, for ECE-related certificate programs or degrees funded by DECAL Scholars