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Early Childhood Teacher

About The Sunshine House:

Bright Futures Start Here! We are not just daycare for infants through school age children. Our mission is “To provide high-quality care and education – every child, every family, every day.” We use the Creative Curriculum to facilitate learning through play. Although we are one of the largest early education and childcare companies in the United States, our centers have a family-oriented feel.

We are looking for dedicated, experienced Assistant and Lead Teachers who make child and family relationships a priority while understanding and applying early childhood education practices.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, and flexible positions available

Salary: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour based on qualifications outlined below

Some day-to-day tasks:

• Provide a safe and inclusive classroom
• Have fun!
• Welcome our families. Engage them in conversation about their child's education, and the features and benefits of our programs
• Apply knowledge of child development to foster relationships with children and tailor the play-based environment.
• Complete ongoing state and company training to help equip you to create a safe and engaging environment- we pay for the courses and your time!
• Use curriculum studies to create lesson plans that you and your students will love. Don’t worry, we have lots of ideas to choose from
• Adhere to state licensing, health, fire and quality rating procedures

Requirements

Lots of Different Ways to Qualify:

Early Childhood Aide: Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Salary range for an Aide is $14.00-$15.00

Early Childhood Assistant: Applicants must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and must meet one of the following options. Salary range for an assistant is $15.00-$16.50

• Level 1 in Colorado Shines
• Completed one early childhood education course (ECE 101 or 103) with a course grade of “C” or better and currently enrolled/attending in a second ECE course and (12) Months (1,820 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children less than six (6) years of age who are not related

Early Childhood Lead: Applicants must be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and must meet one of the following options. Salary range is $17.00-$20.00.

• Current Child Development Associate Credential (or the equivalency; i.e, 12 ECE Credits)
• B.A. or A.A. in a field related to early childhood education does not require any additional coursework or hours of experience
• Obtained a B.A. or A.A. in a field unrelated to early childhood education requires 6 ECE credit hours with one of the courses either ECE 101 or ECE 103
• Level 2 or higher Shines Credential: a combination of experience and professional development
• Completed two early childhood education courses, one course must be (ECE 101 or ECE 103) with a grade of “C” or better with 6 month (910) of verified experience

Benefits

• Employee discounts on childcare, Nationwide pet insurance, Verizon and Tickets as Work
• Affordable dental, and vision insurance as well as supplemental options like Aflac and short-term disability
• Paid ongoing professional development and background check
• Life Assistance Program with 24/7 support and: 3 free sessions with a behavioral health counselor, free legal consultation and attorney discounts, free financial consultation and discount on tax preparation and monthly webinars about managing work, life, money, and health!
• Opportunities for Growth: Advancement opportunities like Assistant Director, Center Director, Regional Director, Education Specialist and Administrative Assistant are opened internally first!
• Choice health benefit programs including Blue Cross Blue Shield, focused on flexibility and cost

The Sunshine House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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