Join Our Growing Team of Early Childhood Educators at Rise and Shine!
Rise and Shine is an infant/toddler center dedicated to nurturing children aged 2-24 months. As we continue to grow in 2025, we seek qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our team. If you're passionate about supporting the development of young children and have the required experience, we want to hear from you!
About Us: At Rise and Shine, our mission is to foster each child's intellectual, emotional, and social growth in a nurturing environment that sparks imagination and inspires a lifelong love of learning. We work closely with families to create a supportive community that lays the foundation for a joyful and successful future.
Your Role: As a member of our team, you’ll play an essential role in shaping children’s growth through observation and listening. We believe in child-directed learning, where teachers, assistants, and aides create dynamic, engaging interactions based on the children's interests, using materials and curricula that inspire curiosity and exploration.
At Rise and Shine, we view Early Childhood Educators as professionals and value their expertise. Our team is respected for their dedication, and we strive to provide fair compensation and opportunities for professional growth.
Minimum Requirements:
- Teacher/Lead Teacher: 24+ semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), including core classes and 3 infant/toddler care units. A Child Development Permit (CDP) is required or must be completed within 90 days of hire.
- Associate Teacher/Teacher: 12+ ECE units (including core), with 3 infant/toddler care units. CDP is required to be completed within 90 days of hire.
- Assistant: 6+ ECE units. CDP is required to be completed within 90 days of hire.
Candidates with additional qualifications, such as a degree in ECE or Child Development, will be given special consideration.
Requirements for All Roles:
- A commitment to learning and growing professionally.
- Required certifications: First Aid, CPR, and LiveScan (fingerprinting) are needed before working with children. We can help arrange these certifications, and reimbursements are provided after 90 days of successful employment.
- Team members participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary based on experience and role.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Environment:
- Multiple team bonding activities throughout the year.
- Weekly staff gatherings for planning, goal-setting, and project discussions.
- We are opening a third location soon, with two locations currently available.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be a part of our growing team, please submit your resume, ECE transcript (if applicable), and a cover letter through the link below.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Schedule:
- 4-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
COVID-19 Considerations: Please visit our company website for our Pandemic Policy.
Locations: We have two locations, with a third location opening soon!
If you're excited to join the Rise and Shine team and make a lasting impact on young children’s lives, we look forward to receiving your application!
