Preschool Teacher
About The Position
The Preschool Teacher works under the direction of the School Director to help create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The role supports classroom operations, curriculum delivery, and Cadence Education programs while meeting children's physical, social, emotional, and developmental needs, including the needs of children with IEPs. The teacher helps foster an inclusive classroom, build welcoming relationships with children and families, support the Lead Teacher, and follow classroom safety, supervision, licensing, and company procedures. The role also involves communicating with families and colleagues, documenting and escalating incidents or behaviors, and participating in required meetings, training, and professional development. Schedules may vary with enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; eight-hour shifts and set start and end times are not guaranteed.
Requirements
- Meet the minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
- Meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
- Obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
- Consistently follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
- Work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
- Read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, unless state licensing requirements are met through other qualifications.
- Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting.
- CDA credential, unless state requirements are satisfied through other qualifications.
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 compensation, with an hourly pay rate of $16–$20.
- On-demand pay with UKG Wallet.
- 50% childcare tuition discount.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees.
- Paid time off that increases with seniority.
- Paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Additional life, disability, and retirement plans.
- Educational and professional development opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Paid CDA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
