Full Time Preschool Teacher - Lead Position
Cadence Education
We are hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators. If you’re passionate about early childhood development and have experience in childcare, daycare, or preschool education, we’d love to meet you.
We’re a community of professionals who care deeply about children and their growth. Our schools foster collaboration, open communication, and a supportive work environment. 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 children—including 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 child’s growth and success.
Hourly Pay Range: $17 - $23.50
- 50% childcare tuition discount
- Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision options available
- Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid life insurance
- Create awarm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environmentwhere every child is treated with dignity, respect, and care.
Buildpositive, professional relationshipswith children and families, including daily greetings and ongoing communication.
Recognize and respond todiverse developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including implementing IEPs and behavioral support plans as required.
Maintain asafe and well‑supervised classroom, following the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual at all times.
Accurately document and reportaccidents, incidents, and escalated behaviorsin accordance with company policy and licensing requirements.
Follow all Cadence Education policies, procedures, and standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures, including Name‑to‑Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle‑feeding 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
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
Current and active IA Teaching License
Must meetstate licensing requirementsfor Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center.
A minimum of2 years of early childhood or classroom experienceis preferred, depending on education and credentials.
Must meet allDepartment of Health Services (DHS)licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers
Work schedules may vary andare not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts.
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School BrandCadence Academy Preschool
School Name 923 - Ashworth
Position Type Full-Time
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