Pre-K Teacher

High school diploma or equivalent. At least 18 years old. Minimum 6 months’ experience as a preschool teacher or in a licensed daycare. Flexible and available during business hours. Preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Embrace Cadence’s philosophy, creating a nurturing, growth-filled space for every child.
• Collaborate with your team to craft engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Encourage kids’ interests, ensure safety, and turn play into learning adventures.
• Foster social skills and behaviors that set kids up for success.
• Share ideas to design a daily schedule that’s as fun as it is enriching.
• Create a warm, inviting space where kids feel safe to explore, learn, and grow.
• Team up with fellow teachers to deliver a fun, age-appropriate curriculum that lights up young minds.
• Share daily milestones with parents, turning small moments into big memories.
• Guide play with toys, language, and activities, keeping safety first and curiosity flowing.
• Model kindness and social skills that help kids thrive now and in the future.
• Plan a daily schedule bursting with a balance of quiet time, active play, indoor/outdoor fun, and fine/gross motor activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet—access your earnings when you need them.
• 50% childcare tuition discount for your own little ones.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off that grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $15.75 - $20.48

Only full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits. Cadence Education operates 325+ schools across 30 states with over 30 years of expertise in early childhood education.