Daycare Teacher (Hiring Bonus)

As a Daycare Teacher at The Sunshine House, you will implement our award-winning curriculum tailored to each child's unique learning style, foster relationships to create a safe and inclusive environment, and document important milestones in our app to share with families. You'll also encourage developmentally appropriate social behaviors in children, ensuring their educational and social foundations are strong.

To become a Daycare Teacher at The Sunshine House, you need at least a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of 30 days of experience working in licensed childcare. Candidates with early childhood education qualifications like ECD 101, a CDA, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field are highly preferred.

The Sunshine House provides a range of benefits to our Daycare Teachers, including affordable Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, discounted childcare tuition, tuition reimbursement programs, and career advancement opportunities. Additionally, we offer same-day pay and an employee discount program to support our team.

The $300 hiring bonus at The Sunshine House is structured so that you'll receive $150 upon starting and the remaining $150 after completing 90 days of employment. It’s essential for applicants to begin their employment within 60 days to qualify for this bonus.

Our Daycare Teachers at The Sunshine House enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with no nights or weekends, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. This schedule ensures that our team has ample time to rest and engage in personal commitments while providing consistent care for the children.

When responding to this question, highlight your passion for working with children, your experience in childcare, and any specific moments that solidified your choice to pursue this career. Share how your background aligns with the mission of The Sunshine House in creating a nurturing learning environment.

Discuss specific strategies for managing challenging behavior, such as using positive reinforcement, setting clear expectations, and employing de-escalation techniques. Illustrating with prior experiences shows your capability to create a supportive environment in line with The Sunshine House's values.

Prepare to share a lesson plan that showcases your creativity and ability to tailor activities to different learning styles. Explain the objectives, activities, and how you assessed the children’s responses, demonstrating your hands-on teaching style appropriate for The Sunshine House curriculum.

Talk about your strategies for engaging parents and guardians, emphasizing communication, sharing children’s progress, and creating a welcoming environment. This aligns with The Sunshine House’s focus on family partnerships and sharing important milestones with families.

Discuss specific practices that you support diversity and inclusion in your classroom, such as incorporating different cultures into lesson plans or adapting materials to cater to all learners. This will reflect The Sunshine House’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment.

Explain your understanding of various educational philosophies relevant to early childhood education, such as play-based learning or Montessori. Offer insights on how these philosophies can be integrated into The Sunshine House curriculum.

Describe your approach to maintaining safety protocols and a secure environment for children. Include specific measures you have taken in your prior roles that align with the standards of The Sunshine House.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork and open communication. Share examples from your past experiences where effective collaboration improved your classroom or positively impacted children’s learning, which reflects the spirit of The Sunshine House’s team dynamics.

Discuss the assessment methods you prefer, whether they are formal evaluations or observational techniques. Provide examples of how you've documented and communicated children's progress before, which aligns with the teaching approach at The Sunshine House.

Reflect on qualities such as patience, creativity, communication skills, and a passion for educating young children. Relate these traits back to your own experiences and how they can contribute to the mission of The Sunshine House.