Daycare Teacher

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Regular pay increases

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy in Huntersville, NC is hiring a Lead Preschool Teacher to guide early childhood learning and development.

This role requires a passion for working with young children, a high school diploma or equivalent, EDU119 or higher credentials, and an associate degree in ECE or related field for certain lead positions. Benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for some positions.
• EDU119 credentials or equivalent required for lead teachers.
• Associate's degree in ECE or related field preferred for lead roles.

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 Brain Connect programs.
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily app updates and discussions.

Skills

Passion for children

18+ years old

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EDU119 credentials or equivalent

Associate's degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Lead Preschool 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

Compensation & Pay Range: $16-$21 per hour

Candidates with advanced education and experience in early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range. Regular increases are considered with additional education, stellar performance, and years of service.

Now Hiring at: 14420 Reese Blvd. Huntersville, NC

Currently hiring for full-time and part-time childcare teachers

• Lead Preschool Teacher
• Morning Wrap Care Teacher (PT)
• Afternoon School age Teacher (PT)

Teacher Responsibilities

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

Requirements

This might be the perfect fit for you!

• Passion for working with young children
• At least 18-years-old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• EDU119 credentials or equivalent required for lead teachers
• Associate's degree in ECE or a related field required for some lead teacher positions
• At least 6 months experience working in licensed childcare required
• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working at The Sunshine House: Our team is our family. You invest in our children, and we invest in you!

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.

• Same day pay available
• Regular pay increases

Fantastic Benefits Package: You have lots of choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC. Choices afford you control 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
• Optional programs like Aflac and short-term disability insurance

Education Supports: All required professional development is paid. Interested in continuing your education?

• 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%

Additional Perks:

• Paid time off
• Discounted childcare
• Paid Birthday holiday
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Additional paid time off with years of service
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon
• Unlimited growth opportunities

About The Sunshine House: For 50 years, The Sunshine House has provided high-quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We operate more than 100 schools across 7 states, helping children build a solid educational and social foundation while having fun. Learn more at www.sunshinehouse.com.

Hear From Our Happy Teammates:

"I love coming to work every day because I truly enjoy my job, my coworkers, and the wonderful children we serve!" - Columbia, SC

"Sunshine House is a supportive and welcoming environment where we work together to provide the best care for our little ones." - Stockbridge, GA

"My supervisors have always supported my growth here. It's one of the best work environments I've ever experienced!" - Little Elm, TX

The Sunshine House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Sunshine House prides itself on closely following state and federal laws designed to keep you protected. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school.

Discrimination Information

FMLA Information

Polygraph Test Information