Preschool Lead Teacher
About The Position
Cadence Education is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to support daily classroom operations and the implementation of its educational programs under the direction of the School Director and Lead Teacher. The role helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including children with IEPs. Teachers help maintain classroom routines, support curriculum delivery, build positive relationships with children and families, and ensure safety and licensing compliance. The position supports a positive, inclusive classroom and helps deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs. It also involves responding to individual needs, communicating with families and colleagues, following safety and supervision policies, documenting and escalating incidents and behaviors, and participating in meetings, training, and professional development. Schedules may vary with enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours, and start and end times may vary.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
- Must meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
- 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, but not required if state licensing requirements are met).
- Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting.
- CDA credential (preferred, but not required if state requirements are satisfied).
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.
- Recognize and respond 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $20.00–$26.00 per hour, based on education and experience.
- On-demand pay through UKG Wallet.
- 75% 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.
- Supportive team and work-life balance culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
