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Miss Patience, Recruiter

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Patience@Sunflower-Subs.com

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🍎Only candidates with at least 3 months of classroom experience in a licensed program will be considered. I cannot wait to hear about your experience and what you can bring to Team Sunflower🌻

Hiring all schedule types across Northeast Ohio~

Akron, Canton, North Canton, Massillon, Uniontown, Wadsworth, Medina, Strongsville, Cleveland, Euclid, Mentor, Chagrin Falls, and Greater Youngstown.

Full-Time Schedule

The ideal teacher is one who is seeking 30+ hours a week, and is able to travel at least 45 minutes from their home. Outside of holiday weeks, hours are available but some travel time to centers may vary.

Same-Day Schedule

This is for employees looking to pick up traditional substitute shifts on the days that work for them. Same-day shifts start being posted at 6 a.m., and vary based on needs of centers.

Part-Time Schedule

This is for employees who may have other commitments, and would like to fill in their schedule with at least 2 shifts a week (16-29 hours). Teachers choose shifts that fit their schedule-- no nights, no weekends.

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What our Substitutes Are Saying…

“I choose to work for Sunflower Substitutes because I absolutely love what I do. I love going from center to center and helping out and meeting all the kids. I absolutely love Gina, and everybody I work with. I've made a lot of friends while working for Sunflower, and I've also gained confidence in everything I do because of Sunflower."

“Love working for this company! They are so supportive and have been so much help. I enjoy getting to know all the kiddos and different centers and love being a part of this team!”

"I chose to work at Sunflower Substitutes for a number of reasons. First, the flexibility of creating your availability for the week or as far out as a month. Second, the unequivocal support provided by our team and management, everyone is always ready to help, and lastly I absolutely love the mission and whole entire effort of Sunflower Substitutes!"

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“I have been working here for over a year now while doing full time school and it is the best job. Everyone on the sunflower team is hardworking, dedicated, flexible, and overall amazing. I also love the partner centers we get to work with. The directors and staff are always very welcoming and prepared to have us. Gina is such an honest and caring person, and she really wants the best for the subs, partner centers, students and parents!” -Ms. Madisyn

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FAQ’s

  • Welcome! Please naviage to our career page. This is received by our recruiter, Ms. Patience! You can email her to check on your application: Patience@sunflower-subs.com

  • This varies based on days and times requested from our partner centers. Typical hours range from 25-40 hours, but you can work as little as 1 day a week. We try to match your desired schedule with the needs of our centers.

  • You are on Team Sunflower, so we take care of everything! We pay you based on the hours you worked the previous week and are paid every Friday.

  • As a full-time employee (30 hrs/wk ) and after you first 90 days, you are eligible for health insurance including dental and vision, life insurance, 401k matching, earned PTO immediately that you can use at any time, and our health and wellness reimbursement. All employees are eligible for holiday and birthday pay (after 90 days) as well as paid bereavement and maternity leave. All employees can also benefit from our referral program, where you can earn $100+ per referral!

  • Yes! We hire experienced educators from all walks of life. Whether you are a college student, K-12 teacher, or a parent who can only work “school months” we work with you! You’re knowledge is valuable anytime of the year!

  • We look for educators who have had at least 1 years experience in a child care or daycare setting. To be successful you will need to be able to understand and live by our core values: Be Adaptable, Bring Kindness, and Build Trust!

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