Toddler Teacher

Job Location : Address

1515 RT 22

Company Overview

We are hiring a Toddler Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators. If youre passionate about early childhood development and have experience in childcare daycare or preschool education wed love to meet you.

Why Join Us
Were a community of professionals who care deeply about children and their growth. Our schools foster collaboration open communication and a supportive work environment. We prioritize work-life balance and provide the tools and resources you need to succeed.

Under the direction of the School Director the Lead Teacher plays a vital role in creating a safe engaging and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children. This position is responsible for planning and delivering curriculum leading classroom operations and implementing Cadence Education programs while supporting the physical social emotional and developmental needs of all childrenincluding those with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Lead Teachers are classroom leaders who model professionalism ensure compliance with licensing and safety requirements and partner with families and team members to support each childs growth and success.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Comp etitive compensation based on level of education and experience
• Hourly Pay Rate: $17.60 - $22.60
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with empl oyer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical dental vision options available
• Additional life disability and retirement plans
• Educational and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA

Job Description

What Youll Do

• Create a warm welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where every child is treated with dignity respect and care.
• Build positive professional relationships with children and families including daily greetings and ongoing communication.
• Recognize and respond to diverse developmental behavioral cultural and learning needs including implementing IEPs and behavioral support plans as required.
• Plan implement and document developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Cadence educational philosophy and Signature Programs.
• Use Cadence-required systems and communication tools to communicate professionally with families coworkers and leadership.
• Maintain a safe and wellsupervised classroom following the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual at all times.
• Accurately document and report accidents incidents and escalated behaviors in accordance with company policy and licensing requirements.
• Follow all Cadence Education policies procedures and standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Participate in required trainings meetings and professional development which may occur outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

What Were Looking For

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures including NametoFace accountability food allergy processes bottlefeeding procedures and Safe Sleep practices.
• Ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency structure and care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Education

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• Must meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center.
• A minimum of 612 months of early childhood or classroom experience is preferred depending on education and credentials.

Credentials & Licensing

• Must meet all Department of Health Services (DHS) licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers which may include:
  • High school diploma or GED plus required experience or
  • College coursework in early childhood education or
  • CDA CCP EEC or NAC credential
• Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
• CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are met.

Scheduling Requirements (Please Review Carefully)

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

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Job Location : City

Brewster

Job Location : State/Province

NY

Required Experience:

IC