Inspire. Teach. Grow. — Join Sunshine Academy! At Sunshine Academy , we believe teaching is more than a job- its an opportunity to shape the future. Every smile you encourage, every milestone you celebrate, and every child you inspire creates a lifelong impact. We are building a team of dependable, self-driven, and fun Early Childhood Educators who are passionate about making learning exciting and creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers. If you're someone who takes initiative, enjoys working in a positive team environment, and believes every child deserves an engaging and nurturing start in life, we'd love to meet you.

We're Hiring:

Assistant VPK Teacher We are looking for educators who: Bring energy, creativity, and fun into the classroom every day. Believe children learn best through meaningful relationships, exploration, and purposeful play. Are self driven professional who take initiative, solve problems, and continuously strive to improve. Are dependable and committed to bring a consistent, positive presence for children and families. Want to build a career-not just find another job. Why Join Our Team? Excellent job outlook Consistent work schedules with little or no weekend work Meaningful, rewarding work in a supportive team environment Matching Retirement Plan (up to 3%) Paid Time Off Paid Training and Continuing Education Employee Childcare Discount worth up to $3,185 Virtual Medical Benefits Bonus opportunities Key Responsibilities Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through play-based learning. Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers. Document children's growth through classroom displays and learning activities. Maintain compliance with Florida Child Care Licensing regulations and National Accreditation Standards. Work collaboratively with a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional early childhood education. Qualifications Is dependable, reliable, and takes pride in their work Loves to laugh, have fun, and create joyful learning experiences for children. Must pass Level II Background Screening Previous experience in Early Childhood Education Strong communication and classroom leadership skills Positive, nurturing, and dependable attitude Comfortable building relationships with children, families, and coworkers High school diploma or equivalent required Current 45-hour DCF transcript required CDA or formal education in Early Childhood Education preferred Eagerness to learn and grow professionally Reliable and ready to make a difference

Our Mission Sunshine Academy Mission Statement:

Our commitment is to form lifelong learning experiences, allowing every child to become independent, self-confident, and inquisitive learners. If you love working with young children and want to be part of a growing, supportive team, we would love to meet you! Apply today to join Sunshine Academy or Sunshine Academy of Flagler! Sunshine Academy and Sunshine Academy of Flagler is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay scale is determined based on education and experience in Early Childhood Education. DCF # CO7FL0036 and #

CO7FL0008

Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person