GA Pre K Lead Teacher

GA Pre K Lead Teacher

Love making a difference? You'll fit right in. As an early childhood teacher, there’s something truly special about knowing you’re shaping a child’s future. When you join The Sunshine House family, you’re not just taking a job—you’re making an impact. Our preschool teachers play a crucial role in safety, education and childcare of our precious ones. Learn more about our 50-year legacy of love & early childhood learning: https://youtu.be/0geByoV9ZVY

Now Hiring at: 3370 Cherokee Street Kennesaw, GA 30144

Pay Range: Based on state salary schedule for lead teachers.

GA department of early care and learning sets the salary based on years of experience and level of education. The salary schedule can be found at: https://www.decal.ga.gov/documents/attachments/StateTeacherSchedule.pdf

Why You’ll Love Working at The Sunshine House:

Our team is our family. You invest in our children, and we invest in you!

Competitive Pay: The pay range is just the starting point. Our hiring managers carefully consider your experience, credentials, & education and complete annual salary evaluations. Ask about how we support advancement (like tuition reimbursement) that may increase your pay.

• Discounted childcare

• Same day pay available

• Unlimited growth opportunities

• Referral bonus

Fantastic Benefits Package: You have lots of choices for health, dental, vision, and other benefits such as AFLAC. Choices afford you control over how you’d like to receive your healthcare, and how much you want to pay for it.

• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield plans

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401K retirement plan

• Employee wellness program

Work-Life Balance: Your paid time off starts accruing from day one. And the longer you stay with the company, the more time off you earn – including 7 paid holidays.

• Monday-Friday schedule

• Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon

• Paid Birthday holiday

Education Supports: All required professional development is paid. Interested in continuing your education? We pay for the CDA program and support TEACH.

• Paid trainings & professional development

• Up to 95% FREE tuition for CDA, associate's, bachelor's or master's programs with the TEACH program. Eligible bonuses could push the amount of funding to over 100%.

Requirements

This might be the perfect fit for you!

• Passion for working with young children.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in education/Teaching certificate preferred.

• At least 18-years-old.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience working in licensed childcare.

• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies.

Teacher Responsibilities:

What’s it like to be a teacher at our school?

• Help implement the Georgia Pre-K curriculum to prepare our 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.

• Have fun and work as part of a supportive team!

Benefits

Hear From Our Happy Teammates:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love coming to work every day because I truly enjoy my job, my coworkers, and the wonderful children we serve!” - Columbia, SC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Sunshine House is a supportive and welcoming environment where we work together to provide the best care for our little ones.” - Stockbridge, GA

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My supervisors have always supported my growth here. It’s one of the best work environments I’ve ever experienced!” - Little Elm, TX

Join our team today and start a rewarding career in early childhood education!

About The Sunshine House:

For 50 years, The Sunshine House has provided high-quality early education and childcare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We operate more than 100 schools across 7 states, helping children build a solid educational and social foundation while having fun. Learn more at www.sunshinehouse.com.

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

The Sunshine House prides itself on closely following state and federal laws designed to keep you protected. Follow the links below to learn about Discrimination, FMLA, and Polygraph protections. Information on additional employee rights can be found posted at each school.

Discrimination Information (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

FMLA Information (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

Polygraph Test Information (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)