School Age Teacher / Bus Driver
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. 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 Learn more at www.sunshinehouse.com.
Responsibilities
- Implement our award-winning curriculum in a way that meets each child's unique learning style.
- Foster relationships with children and provide a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
- Document and share with families the important milestones in a child’s day using our app.
- Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.
- Safely transport children to/from area elementary schools and field trips in a small bus.
- Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
- Complete safety checks and drills.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- NCECC certificate preferred.
- Willingness to drive a 14-passenger minibus (no CDL required).
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and work while standing.
- Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
- BSAC training required.
- Previous experience as a teacher at a licensed childcare center required.
Pay
Pay rate of $15-$19 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. Same day pay available.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay: The pay range is just the starting point; hiring managers consider experience, credentials, & education and complete annual salary evaluations.
- Ask about tuition reimbursement and advancement support.
- Fantastic Benefits Package: choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC.
- 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; 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 funding 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.
Schedule
Monday‑Friday schedule.