Infant and Preschool Teachers

Sunshine Schools; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Transportation assistance

Leadership growth opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Sunshine Scholars Academy in New Bern, NC, is seeking Infant and Preschool Teachers for part-time and full-time roles. You’ll create joyful, hands-on learning experiences, build strong relationships with families, and support children’s growth through planned activities and social-emotional guidance.

We value warmth, reliability, and a true calling to early childhood education. An Associate's degree in ECE (or 5+ years’ experience) and NC Early Childhood Credential are preferred; leadership

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or 5+ years of experience with young children.
• NC Early Childhood Credential preferred (not required).
• Demonstrated passion for early childhood education and serving families.

Responsibilities

• Create joyful, hands-on learning experiences that support early development.
• Plan engaging lessons and nurture social-emotional growth.
• Keep children safe and thriving while communicating with parents as partners.
• Collaborate with a team to support growth and continuous improvement.

Skills

Warmth

Patience

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

5+ years of experience with young children

Job description

Infant and Preschool Teacher | Sunshine Scholars Academy | New Bern, NC

Part-Time & Full-Time Positions Available

This role offers growth into Lead Teacher and leadership opportunities for educators who want a long-term home. At Sunshine Scholars Academy in New Bern, we're building something special — and we need teachers who want to be part of it. You became a teacher because you believe in what happens when a child feels seen, safe, and supported. You didn't sign up for fluorescent lights and clock-watching — you signed up for the magic. The giggles. The "I did it!" moments. The tiny hand that reaches for yours on a tough morning. We have families waiting. We have classrooms ready. We just need you.

What You'll Actually Do Here:

Create joyful, hands-on learning experiences that help little ones grow into confident, curious kids. Build real relationships with families who trust you with their most precious people. Be part of a team that supports each other, celebrates wins, and never lets you figure it out alone.

You’ll plan engaging lessons, nurture social-emotional development, keep children safe and thriving, and communicate with parents like the partner you are in their child's journey.

What We're Looking For:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) — OR 5+ years of experience working with young children
• NC Early Childhood Credential preferred (not required to apply)
• A genuine love for early childhood education — not just a job, but a calling
• Warmth, patience, reliability, and the ability to stay calm when someone spills paint on your shoes

What You'll Get:

• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
• Transportation assistance available — we'll help you get here
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and invests in your growth
• A workplace culture built on respect, collaboration, and doing right by children and families
• Professional development opportunities to keep you growing

This Is Your Sign. If you've been waiting for the right school — the one that values quality over shortcuts, teachers over turnover, and heart over hustle — Sunshine Scholars Academy is ready for you. Located in beautiful New Bern NC — coastal living, small-town heart, big impact.