Childcare Director In Training

Director In Training | Northern Colorado

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: $23-$24 per hour plus free childcare

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.

Check out our centers in Northern Colorado. They are new or newly renovated and highly rated!

• Sunshine House at Bucking Horse: 2482 Miles House Ave Fort Collins
• Sunshine House at CSU: 2060 Perennial Lane Fort Collins
• Sunshine House at Campus West: 1080 West Lake Fort Collins
• Sunshine House at Centerra: 1801 Piney River Dr Loveland
• Sunshine House at McKee: 1703 E 18th St Loveland
• Sunshine House at NCMC: 2101 16th St Greeley

Daycare Director in Training Responsibilities:
What’s it like in administration at our school?

• Working in conjunction with a training director, help oversee the daily operations of childcare school in accordance with state licensing and company policies, including administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions of the facility.

• Partner with families to provide the best care and early education for their children.
• Assist with the implementation of our curriculum, including developmentally-appropriate play and classroom environments.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, and others.

• Large Center Director qualified in Colorado as well as Lead Teacher qualified in Colorado: BA or AA in an education field, or a combination of experience and professional development training.
• Working knowledge of Colorado Shines and NAEYC.
• Willing to travel to all centers listed above.
• Some management experience required.
• A strong commitment to customer service and family relationships.

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.
• Free childcare
• Same day pay available
• Unlimited growth opportunities
• Referral bonus 
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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 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

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