Childcare Education Coach / Trainer

Childcare Education Coach & Trainer | Charleston

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy is seeking a Childcare Education Coach / Teacher Trainer to provide training, coaching, and support to daycare and preschool teachers on-site, in their classrooms in the Charleston metro area.

The ultimate goal of our Early Education Coach / Trainer is to provide our teachers with care, mentoring, and training all within a safe, accepting environment.

Pay range: $19-$20/hour, based on experience, education, and credentials.

About The Sunshine House:
Bright futures start here! The Sunshine House is much more than childcare 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to teachers in areas such as childcare licensing and compliance, quality rated improvement systems, high quality environments for young children, positive guidance, and more.
• Observe, train, and coach teachers related to quality in their classrooms and schools as related to licensing, curriculum, quality rating improvement systems, and accreditation as applicable.
• Support programs with compliance related to childcare licensing, health/sanitation, program quality, QRIS, and/or accreditation, as applicable.
• Plan and implement process/preparation for QRIS and/or accreditation evaluation related to cleaning/creating safe and healthy environment, room arrangement, material selection, and curriculum implementation.
• Coach teachers on appropriate interactions and quality practices related to our developmentally-appropriate curriculum, safe and healthy environments for children, positive guidance, and nurturing and responsive interactions with children.
• Actively participate in the orientation and onboarding of new teachers.
• Occasional work may be required on evenings and/or weekends.

Requirements

• Must be Lead Teacher qualified.
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education is required if degree is not in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 3 years of experience as a teacher or primary care provider in licensed daycare or early education setting with infants, toddlers or preschoolers required.
• Experience with employees located in multiple sites preferred.

Knowledge Requirements & Professional Skills

• Exceptional knowledge of developmentally-appropriate curriculum and instruction techniques for young children; demonstrated ability to coach teachers on how to implement curriculum activities.
• Exceptional knowledge of Environment Rating Scales; demonstrated ability to coach teachers on appropriate interactions and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective room arrangement in a variety of settings.
• Practical knowledge and use of chosen curriculum including the following: planning form and planning resources, applicable daily schedule, child portfolios as well as observations, work samples, and assessments.
• Completes work with minimal supervision; ability to set goals for self and manage those goals.
• Ability to juggle a variety of duties at multiple schools at the same time.
• Ability to occasionally travel to other areas, when needed, to help with special projects. This may involve evening, weekends, or overnight stays.

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Discounted childcare
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Same day pay available
• Employee discount program
• Free company apparel and 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.