Preschool Lead Teacher

Kids Play • Cumberland, RI

10d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Kid's Play, part of Cadence Education, is hiring a Contract Preschool Teacher in Cumberland, Rhode Island. The teacher works as part of a teaching team to create a positive, safe learning environment and support children’s development. The role includes observing children’s interests, enhancing play and learning, documenting milestones for parents, and helping implement an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily schedule. The posting describes the position as contract, while also advertising benefits for eligible full-time employees.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet all state Toddler Teacher Assistant requirements.
• High flexibility and willingness to work within business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a teacher assistant or in a licensed daycare.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation of $19.00–$22.00.
• On-demand pay through UKG Wallet.
• 50% childcare tuition discount.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree