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Sunshine House

Sunshine House

Curriculum-based childcare and early education provider

After School Teacher

Full-Time
$15 - $19/hr
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Charlotte, NC, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Pass background checks and health assessments.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent; EDU119 credentials are required for lead teachers.
  • Have at least 6 months of experience working in licensed childcare.
  • Be able to lift up to 30 pounds for child safety and emergencies.
  • Have an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field preferred.
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 the Creative Curriculum and Brain Connect programs.
  • Build strong partnerships with families through daily app updates and personal discussions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Associate degree in early childhood education or a related field.

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