Preschool Director
Childcare Center Director
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:
Competitive salary and $1,000 hire bonus! PLUS quarterly bonus potential and 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.
Now Hiring at: 2145 NAD Road North Charleston, SC 29406
Daycare Director Responsibilities:
What’s it like to be a leader at our school?
- Manage daily operations of childcare school, ensuring we meet state licensing requirements and company policies, including administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions of the facility.
- Hire, engage, and develop a supportive team of caregivers and educators.
- Partner with families to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Support teachers in implementing our curriculum, enabling developmentally appropriate classrooms that spark curiosity and growth.
- Nurture positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing representatives, and the community.
- Work closely with Regional Director and corporate support team to meet our mission: provide high-quality care and education – every child, every family, every day.
This might be the perfect fit for you!
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. Minimum of CDA or ECD 101 and 102.
- 2 years previous experience managing a childcare center required.
- Proficient computer skills in a variety of business related programs, including Microsoft Office.
- A passion for providing high-quality care and education!
- Must have leadership skills and be flexible and friendly.
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
- Regular bonus potential
- 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
- 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
- Birthday paid holiday!
- Employee discounts on major brands like Verizon
- 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.
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Founded in 1975, The Sunshine House provides specialized learning programs for young children, from infancy through the early school years. It is based in Dacatur, Georgia.
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