Preschool Hiring Event at Big Hollow

Cadence Academy Preschool•Peoria, IL

8d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Cadence Academy Preschool at Big Hollow is hiring Early Childhood Educators for available classroom opportunities, including Lead Teacher, Teacher, and Teacher Assistant roles. The position involves creating an inclusive, welcoming classroom; building relationships and communicating with children and families; responding to diverse developmental and learning needs; and planning, implementing, and documenting developmentally appropriate curriculum. Educators are expected to maintain safe supervision, follow company policies and licensing requirements, document incidents, use required communication systems, and participate in training, meetings, and professional development. Scheduling may vary according to enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours, and end times may vary.

Requirements

Meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center.
Meet applicable Department of Health Services (DHS) licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers, which may include a high school diploma or GED plus required experience, college coursework in early childhood education, or a CDA, CCP, EEC, or NAC credential.
Demonstrate the ability to follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
Ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency, structure, and care.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
Flexibility to work schedules that may vary based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours and daily end times may vary.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
A minimum of 6–12 months of early childhood or classroom experience, depending on education and credentials.
CDA credential.

Responsibilities

Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom where every child is treated with dignity, respect, and care.
Build positive, professional relationships with children and families through daily greetings and ongoing communication.
Recognize and respond to diverse developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including implementing IEPs and behavioral support plans as required.
Plan, implement, and document developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Cadence’s educational philosophy and Signature Programs.
Use required Cadence systems and communication tools to communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership.
Maintain a safe, well-supervised classroom and follow the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual.
Accurately document and report accidents, incidents, and escalated behaviors in accordance with company policy and licensing requirements.
Follow Cadence Education policies, procedures, and standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.