Lead Teacher - Infant

Cadence Academy Preschool • Smithfield, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is immediately hiring an Infant Lead Teacher in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Cadence Education's mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. This is achieved through a team of passionate childcare professionals who provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. The organization utilizes a research-based curriculum and home-based environments, which are at the leading edge of early education. Cadence Education schools are staffed with talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about child development and learning. They encourage collaboration and open communication within each school and with their corporate office, striving to create an outstanding work-life balance for their staff. Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 325 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states, with over 30 years in business, developing unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive.

Requirements

• 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
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related
• Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated classroom management skills preferred

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 which are developmentally appropriate
• Share ideas in planning a daily schedule which 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
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Educational and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees