Preschool Teacher

We have an opening for a passionate and loving individual to join our team.• Teachers without licensed experience in a licensed childcare facility earn $18.00 an hour!• Teachers with 6 months experience in a licensed childcare facility earn $19.00 an hour!• Teachers with 2 years experience in a licensed childcare facility earn $20.90 an hour!Our Teachers spend their days working with young children to develop social and emotional skills through play. Art, messy play, and love & safety are at the foundation of our work. Join a team that will help your match your skills with the rewarding purpose of helping children become their best selves.How are we different?

• Consistent weekly hours without being cut when ratios change.• Stable classrooms with no shuffling children or combining rooms to maximize ratios.• Supporting teachers is Admin's #1 job.• Affordable Health, Dental, and vision insurance.• Paid holidays, paid training, and paid time off for all full-time team members.• Diverse and inclusive team and families.The position is full-time and the schedule may vary based on classroom needs (8:30-5:30) or (9:15-6:15).

• →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.
• →Assist in recognizing and responding 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 all 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.

• 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.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met.

• Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
• Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting is preferred.

• 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.
• CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.

• Flexibility is essential. Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, or operational needs.
• Work schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts.
• Daily start and end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed.

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