Full-Time

Assistant Teacher

Georgia Pre-K

Sunshine House

Sunshine House

501-1,000 employees

Curriculum-based childcare and early education provider

Compensation Overview

$16.94/hr

+ Referral bonus

Lilburn, GA, USA

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Requirements
  • Pass background checks and health assessments.
  • Lift up to 30 pounds for child safety and emergencies.
  • Have a minimum of CDA/TCC.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Have previous experience working in licensed childcare.
Responsibilities
  • Help implement the Georgia Pre-K curriculum to prepare children for success in kindergarten.
  • Foster relationships with children and provide a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
  • Assist the lead teacher in preparing lesson plans and instructing children in age-appropriate activities according to the Georgia Pre-K curriculum.
  • Welcome families and engage them in conversation about their child's education and development.
  • Work as part of the school team.
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for working with young children.

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