Lead Teacher - Infant

Overview Infant Lead Teacher sought to join a caring, creative team of educators. This role focuses on nurturing infants with background in childcare, daycare, or early childhood education. Cadence Education emphasizes a cutting-edge, research-based curriculum in warm, home-like settings. What You’ll Do Support a positive, inclusive classroom environment where children are treated with dignity, respect, and care. Greet children and families daily and establish professional, welcoming relationships. Recognize and respond to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed. Assist Lead Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs. Communicate professionally 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 per 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 as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours. What We’re Looking For Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to 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. Education Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met. Experience Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment. Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting is preferred. Credentials & Licensing 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 is preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied. Requirements & Scheduling 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 hours. Daily start and end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed. Benefits Competitive pay based on education and experience. Hourly range: $18.59 – $24.00 On-Demand Pay with UKG Wallet 50% childcare tuition discount 401(k) with employer match Comprehensive benefits: paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, and more Educational and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and paid CDA Pet insurance and company-paid life insurance Note: Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees only #CRIL #J-18808-Ljbffr