First Steps Pre K Teacher

About the role

Love making a difference? As a daycare teacher at The Sunshine House, you’ll shape a child’s future by ensuring safety, education, and care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. The position is located at 1225 Cross Anchor Road, Woodruff, SC 29388.

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. The organization operates 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.

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 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.
• Ability to pass background checks and health assessments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lb for child safety and emergencies.
• At least 30 days paid teaching experience in a DSS‑licensed daycare setting.
• ECD 101 or a degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.

Pay

Starting at $17 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.

Benefits

• Discounted childcare.
• Same‑day pay available.
• Unlimited growth opportunities.
• Referral bonus.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance option.
• Aflac coverage option.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee wellness program.
• Paid time off accrues from day one; increased accrual with tenure.
• Paid time off allowance for part‑time employees (17–29 hours/week).
• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon.
• Paid birthday holiday.
• All required professional development is paid.
• Company pays for the CDA program and supports TEACH.
• Paid trainings & professional development.
• Up to 95 % tuition assistance for CDA, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s programs (TEACH program, limited to select institutions in Georgia).
• Potential bonuses that can push funding over 100 %.
• 80 %+ tuition assistance plus bonus incentives for ECE‑related certificate programs or degrees funded by DECAL Scholars.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday schedule. Part‑time employees work 17–29 hours per week.