Infant/Toddler Teacher

Cadence Academy Preschool • Burlington, CT

5d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Infant/Toddler Teacher supports daily classroom operations and implementation of Cadence Education programs under the direction of the School Director and Lead Teacher. The role helps provide a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including the needs of children with IEPs. The Teacher helps maintain classroom routines, deliver curriculum, build positive relationships with children and families, and ensure safety and compliance with licensing requirements.

The Teacher supports a positive classroom environment where children are treated with dignity, respect, and care; welcomes children and families; assists with identifying and responding to individual needs; and supports the Lead Teacher with developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs. The role also involves communicating professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership, following safety and supervision procedures, documenting and reporting accidents and incidents, responding to child behaviors in accordance with policy, and participating in required meetings, training, and professional development. Schedules may vary according to enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours, and daily start and end times may vary.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
• Meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
• Obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
• Ability to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive, inclusive classroom environment where children are treated with dignity, respect, and care.
• Greet children and families daily and help establish professional, welcoming relationships.
• Assist in recognizing and responding to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
• Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence-approved tools and systems.
• Follow the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual, including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
• Assist in managing, documenting, and escalating child behaviors in alignment with Cadence policies and classroom expectations.
• Adhere to Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.
• Follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $17.50–$22.50, based on education and experience.
• On-demand pay through UKG Wallet.
• 50% childcare tuition discount.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off that grows with seniority.
• Paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid CDA.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed