Daycare Teacher

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Discounted childcare

Same day pay available

Unlimited growth opportunities

Referral bonus

401K retirement plan

Paid trainings & professional development

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Loveland is seeking a dedicated Childcare Teacher to shape young minds and foster a nurturing learning environment. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe classroom, developing engaging activities, and supporting emotional growth. Ideal candidates have a passion for early childhood education, a high school diploma, and childcare experience. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old required.
• Previous experience working in licensed childcare preferred.
• Ability to monitor and assess child developmental milestones.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, healthy, nurturing learning environment.
• Create engaging classroom activities for children.
• Support children's social and emotional development.

Skills

Passion for working with young children

Ability to pass background checks

Lift up to 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Colorado Shines level 2 or higher

Job description

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The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy provided pay range

This range is provided by The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.00/yr - $21.00/yr

Childcare 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.

Childcare 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!

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!

Currently hiring full time Lead Teachers for Infants, Toddlers, Pre School and School Age! Openings at both locations in Loveland.

• 1801 Piney River Drive Loveland, CO 80538
• 1703 E 18th St Loveland, CO 80537
  
  

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 into account their unique abilities and interests
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive and enriching educational experience
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns or questions
• Monitor and assess each child's developmental milestones, providing feedback and guidance as needed
• Ensure a clean and organized classroom environment that meets health and safety regulations
  
  

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
• Colorado Shines level 2 or higher
• 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
  
  

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.

• 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%
  
  

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

Join our team today and start a rewarding career in early childhood education!

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

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