Preschool Lead Teacher

About the Role

We’re hiring immediately for an Infant Lead Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare, or early childhood education to our team. At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees, and our communities through a team of passionate childcare professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements
• Previous experience as an Infant teacher
• Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field
• Demonstrated classroom management skills preferred
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours

Responsibilities

• Accept the philosophy of Cadence Education and work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center
• Document and share with parents the important milestones in a child’s day
• Collaborate with other passionate preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Respect and observe children's interests; intervene when needed to maintain safety; enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities
• Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate
• Share ideas in planning a daily schedule that provides a balance of activities (quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation - Hourly pay range $18.00 - $21.00
• On-demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
  • Paid time off that increases with seniority
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision options
  • Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Educational and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA

The benefits listed above apply only to Full-Time eligible employees.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $18.00 - $21.00