Preschool Hiring Event at Main Street

Cadence Academy Preschool•Normal, IL

8d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Cadence Academy Preschool on Main Street is hiring Lead Teachers, Teachers, and Teacher Assistants. The role involves creating a welcoming, inclusive classroom; building professional relationships with children and families; responding to children’s developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs; and planning, implementing, and documenting developmentally appropriate curriculum. Staff use Cadence-required communication systems, maintain safe and well-supervised classrooms, document and report accidents, incidents, and escalated behaviors, follow company policies and licensing requirements, and participate in required training, meetings, and professional development. Schedules may vary based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs, and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts or to have fixed daily end times. The job posting also announces an open interview event on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Cadence Academy Preschool, 1106 S. Main Street, Normal, IL 61761. Walk-in interviews are available without an appointment. Applicants are asked to bring a resume and send transcripts to [email protected] for review.

Requirements

Demonstrated 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.
Must meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center.
Must 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
A minimum of 6–12 months of early childhood or classroom experience preferred, depending on education and credentials.
CDA preferred, but not required if state requirements are met.

Responsibilities

Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom where children are 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 Cadence-required 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 according to company policy and licensing requirements.
Follow Cadence Education policies, procedures, and standards in the Employee Handbook.
Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.