Daycare Education Specialist

Childcare Education Specialist | Metro Columbia | 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 metro Columbia, Upstate, 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