Preschool Teacher

Cadence Academy Preschool • Portland, OR

21d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Cadence Academy Preschool, part of Cadence Education, is hiring a Preschool Teacher in Portland, Oregon. The teacher creates a nurturing, safe classroom where preschool children can explore, learn, and grow; works with other teachers to provide an engaging, age-appropriate curriculum; and shares children’s daily milestones with parents. The role includes guiding play and learning through toys, language, and activities, modeling kindness and social skills, and helping plan a balanced daily schedule with quiet time, active play, indoor and outdoor activities, and fine- and gross-motor development. The position offers an hourly pay range of $18.12–$23.56. Benefits listed for full-time employees include a childcare tuition discount, 401(k) with employer match, insurance coverage, paid time off and holidays, and professional-development support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• At least 6 months of experience as a preschool teacher or in a licensed daycare.
• Flexible and available during business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• College degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, inviting, safe classroom where children can explore, learn, and grow.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum and lessons.
• Share children’s daily milestones with parents.
• Guide children’s play and learning using toys, language, and activities, while prioritizing safety.
• Model kindness, social skills, and behaviors that support children’s development.
• Help plan a daily schedule balancing quiet time, active play, indoor and outdoor activities, and fine- and gross-motor activities.
• Encourage children’s interests, intervene to ensure safety, and use play as a learning opportunity.
• Embrace Cadence’s philosophy and contribute ideas to an enriching classroom environment and schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and 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 increases with seniority.
• Paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid CDA support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED