Childcare Curriculum Program Manager

Daycare Curriculum Program Manager

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

Compensation & Pay Range: $19-$22 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.

Primary Locations:

• 2225 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206
• 3011 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210

Curriculum Program Manager Responsibilities:
What’s it like to be a program manager at our school?

• Travel to Columbia area centers.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Train teachers on curriculum, developmentally-appropriate practices, and quality-rating practices.
• Ensure classroom lesson plans are completed and implemented.
• Assist with the hiring and on-boarding of new teachers.
• Work collaboratively with Center Director to provide feedback, assess needs, and recommend solutions.
• Ensure adequate classroom materials.
• Develop and track teacher professional development plans.
• Complete classroom observations and growth plans, as needed.
• Travel for training may be part of this position.

Requirements

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.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Extensive knowledge of Creative Curriculum, developmentally-appropriate practices, Environmental Rating Scale, ITERS and ECERS, and developmental milestones as defined by the state’s early learning goals required.
• Track record of successful training with ability to help develop teaching staff and evaluate teacher classroom performance.
• Working knowledge of state rules and regulations governing the operation of childcare center.
• Meet all state requirements for classroom teaching positions and maintain state in-service requirements.
• Ability to pass background checks & health assessments.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. for child safety and emergencies.

Benefits

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  
  
  
• 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
• Referral bonus
  
  
• 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%.

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