Childcare Education Specialist | Greenville & Surrounding Areas | Hybrid Position
The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy is seeking a Childcare Education Specialist to motivate, manage, and provide professional consultation to our South Carolina schools in the areas of education and curriculum, quality rated improvement systems, and staff coaching, training, & development.
Travel requirements: This is a hybrid position with 75% intrastate travel to support our schools in the Upstate, metro Columbia, Lowcountry, Greenwood, and Aiken.
Salary range: $55,000-$60,000, based on experience, education, and credentials.
Position includes car allowance, travel expenses, cell phone, and laptop.
About The Sunshine House:
Bright futures start here! The Sunshine House is much more than daycare for children 6 weeks to 12-years-old. We help children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in! We are one of the largest early education and childcare companies in the United States, operating more than 100 schools in 8 states.
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
Supervise, coach, and mentor small team of Education Coaches, including planning goals and objectives, scheduling, providing guidance, reviewing progress and reports, etc
Partner with Regional Directors in assessing and addressing center curriculum needs
Evaluate centers to determine necessary resources for success, place orders, inventory orders, organize and place resources, as needed and within budget
Develop and deliver customized trainings to ensure employees are delivering on our educational promises
Design and implement corrective action work plans
Participate in the orientation and onboarding of new employees pertaining to curriculum and education initiatives
Represent The Sunshine House through writing articles and presenting at local and/or national conferences
Requirements
Education & Experience Requirements:
BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. If degree is not in this field, a minimum of 24 credit hours of Early Childhood Education is required
MA/M Ed in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
At least 5 years of experience as a teacher or primary care provider in an early childcare and education setting with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers required.
At least 2 years of childcare management or regulatory experience preferred
Experience with employees located in multiple sites preferred
Knowledge Requirements:
Advanced knowledge of age-appropriate practices for children ages infant-12 years old
Exceptional knowledge of developmentally-appropriate curriculum and instruction techniques for young children, and ability to coach teachers on how to implement curriculum activities.
Exceptional knowledge of Environmental Rating Scales, and ability to coach teachers on appropriate interactions and practices
In-depth knowledge of licensing, health and safety, QRIS, and accreditation requirements
Comprehensive knowledge of effective room arrangement in a variety of settings
Practical knowledge and use of planning resources, daily schedules, child portfolios, observations, and assessments.
Professional Skills:
Demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and consultation in the areas of child development, care giving activities, developmentally-appropriate environments for young children, positive guidance, prevention of child abuse/neglect, and age-appropriate needs of children
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to juggle a variety of duties at multiple schools at the same time, and quickly adapt to changing priorities
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Complete work with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift heavy items in excess of 35 pounds
Benefits
Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
FREE childcare tuition
Tuition reimbursement programs
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Same day pay available
Employee discount program
Free company apparel & swag
And much more
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
FMLA Information
Polygraph Test Information
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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