First Steps Pre K Teacher
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
- Candidates must pass background checks and health assessments.
- Candidates must be able to lift up to 30 pounds for child safety and emergencies.
- At least 30 days of paid teaching experience in a DSS-licensed daycare setting is required.
- ECD 101 or a degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field is required.
- 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.
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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Simplify's Take
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