After school Teachers

About the role

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. 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. Learn more about our 50‑year legacy of love & learning: https://youtu.be/0geByoV9ZVY. The Sunshine House provides high‑quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, operating more than 100 schools across 7 states.

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

Requirements

• Passion for working with young children.
• At least 18‑years‑old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required and EDU119 credentials required for lead teachers.
• Associate's degree in ECE or a related field preferred.
• 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

• 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 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.
• 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