Childcare Education Specialist

Childcare Education Specialist | 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 Lowcountry, Upstate, metro Columbia, 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 emplo