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Childcare Teacher

Sunshine House·Mint Hill, North Carolina

$16 - $21/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Teachers are responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that supports children's social and emotional development. They also build strong partnerships with families through regular communication and updates.

Childcare Teacher

Love making a difference?

You'll fit right in.

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.

Now is a great time to join our team.

For 50 years, The Sunshine House has been nurturing young minds and helping children thrive.

Our teachers are the foundation of who we are, and the heart of our success.

And we’d love for you to be a part of our next 50 years!

Learn more about our 50-year legacy of love & learning: https://youtu.be/0geByoV9ZVY

Compensation & Pay Range

$16-$21 per hour Candidates with advanced education and experience in early childhood education may qualify for higher pay within the range. Regular increases are considered with additional education, stellar performance, and years of service.

Now

Hiring at: 5825 Phyllis Lane Mint Hill, NC 28227 Currently hiring for full-time and part-time childcare teachers Lead Two's Teacher Morning Wrap Care Teacher (PT)

Teacher Responsibilities

  • What’s it like to be a teacher at our school? Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Create an engaging classroom where children can learn, play and grow. Support children’s social and emotional development. Foster a love of learning through Creative Curriculum and our Brain Connect programs. Build strong partnerships with families through daily app updates and personal discussions. This might be the perfect fit for you! Passion for working with young children. At least 18-years-old. High school diploma or equivalent required EDU119 credentials or equivalent required for lead teachers Associate's degree in ECE or a related field required for some lead teacher positions At least 6 months experience working in licensed childcare required Ability to pass background checks & health assessments. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies.
  • 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.
  • Same day pay available
  • Regular pay increases
  • 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 Optional programs like
  • Aflac and short-term disability insurance
  • Education
  • Supports: All required professional development is paid. Interested in continuing your education? 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%.
  • Additional
  • Perks: Paid time off Discounted childcare Paid Birthday holiday Monday-Friday schedule Additional paid time off with years of service Employee discounts on major brands like
  • Verizon
  • Unlimited growth opportunities
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma, with specific credentials like EDU119 or an associate's degree required for lead teacher roles. A minimum of 6 months of experience in licensed childcare is required, along with the ability to pass background checks.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Communication
  • Safety compliance
  • Lesson planning
  • Child development
  • Family engagement
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education
  • Social and emotional development
  • Creative curriculum
  • Brain connect programs

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Employee wellness program
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid professional development
  • Discounted childcare
  • Paid birthday holiday

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $21/hr
Location
Mint Hill, North Carolina
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sunshine House

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy is one of the largest childcare and early education providers in the country. We've been educating young children for 50 years and currently operate 100+ centers in six states, plus 15 on-site afterschool programs known as The Quest...

Salary listed on 50 jobs
IndustryEducation Management
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Childcare teachers are in steady demand

In North Carolina, childcare teacher roles are typically competitive because centers often look for candidates with prior childcare experience and early childhood education training, while also offering room for growth. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, so you can review the essentials faster without digging through the full listing. If you’re considering applying, highlight hands-on classroom experience and any ECE coursework or credentials in your application.

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