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Sunshine House

Curriculum-based childcare and early education provider

School Age Teacher / Bus Driver

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/26/2026
$15 - $20+ Referral bonus
Mid
Charlotte, NC, USA
In PersonOn-site at 8709 Davis Lake Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269.
EducationEarly Childhood Education

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Previous experience as a teacher at a licensed childcare center is required.
  • Willingness to drive a 14-passenger minibus; no commercial driver's license is 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.
  • School-age basic school age care training is required.
  • An NCECC certificate is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Implement the 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 the app.
  • Encourage and model developmentally appropriate social behavior and expectations.
  • Safely transport children to and from area elementary schools and field trips in a small bus.
  • Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
  • Complete safety checks and drills.
Desired Qualifications
  • An NCECC certificate is preferred.

About the company

Sunshine House operates a network of childcare and early education centers across multiple states, offering care for children from six weeks to 12 years, including infants, toddlers, preschool, and Pre-K. Its programs use the Creative Curriculum and include Spanish lessons, with tuition and state-funded Pre-K as revenue sources, plus an on-site Quest Zone afterschool program that provides homework help and STEM enrichment, as well as camps. The company differentiates itself through a large multi-state footprint, growth by building new centers and acquiring existing ones, and an integrated afterschool offering. Its goal is to provide accessible, curriculum-driven early learning and afterschool opportunities that support school readiness and ongoing family support.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • The company reported more than 100 schools nationwide and active hiring in August 2026.
  • Foundations Early Learning Center is developing seven new centers, signaling continued expansion.
  • Greenville Journal's 2025 milestone coverage highlights Sunshine House's 50th-anniversary brand momentum.

What critics are saying

  • WSB reported a November 2025 Stockbridge supervision failure after a child was attacked.
  • A 2025 Loganville lawsuit still targets Sunshine House over a toddler-slamming video.
  • Another child-safety scandal can destroy trust, trigger licensing actions, and force school closures.

What makes Sunshine House unique

  • Founded in 1975, Sunshine House still markets a 50-year, family-built early-learning brand.
  • Its curriculum spans infants through 12-year-olds, plus Quest Zone afterschool and summer camps.
  • State-funded Pre-K and 100-plus centers across six states create local enrollment density.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs
  • Paid Vacation