Teach at Sunbeam
Shape Young Minds as an Early Childhood Brain Builder!
Join Us as an Early Head Start or Head Start Teacher:
Teacher Apprentice
$15.50/hr*
Assistant Teacher Trainee
$17.11/hr*
Assistant Teacher
$18.62/hr*
Lead Teacher
$21.00/hr*
*starting at
Why Teach at Sunbeam?
- Low teacher to child ratio
- 21 paid holidays including Spring Break (5 days) and Winter Break (5 days)
- 12 paid days off accrued in your first year, with 2 available upon hire
- No out-of-pocket cost for classroom supplies
- No-cost CDA certification for eligible employees to cover books, online/traditional classes, and CDA exam
- Inviting and play-focused environment
- No-cost employee assistance program services access for you and your family (mental health, legal, financial)
- 100+ hours of specialized professional development, including in-classroom best-practice coaching support
- A team of experts provide extra support to children and their families
At Sunbeam, we invest in our teachers and give you the tools and support to grow. You’ll receive specialized professional development in areas like outdoor learning, emotional literacy, trauma-informed practices, sensory strategies, developmental screening, and supporting children with diverse learning needs. You’ll also have ongoing, in-classroom coaching to help you put what you learn into practice.
Our training goes beyond the classroom, with opportunities focused on educator wellness, resilience, building strong relationships, and supporting self-regulation. With continued learning and a team of experts behind you, you’ll have the support you need to grow as an educator while helping children build brighter futures.
“My favorite thing about working at Sunbeam is getting hugs from the children.”
– Mary
“My favorite thing about working at Sunbeam is watching not only the children grow, but the family as a whole. The program betters the life of each individual child.”
– Megan
“I haven’t stopped smiling since I met Sunbeam.”
– Cameesha