First Steps 4K Lead Teacher - Grant

Cadence Education; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On-demand pay (UKG Wallet)

50% childcare discount

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Cadence Education is seeking a First Steps 4K Lead Teacher - Grant in Lexington, SC. This role involves delivering an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum within a collaborative teaching team.

You will document milestones for families, partner with peers to support a positive learning environment, and ensure safety while nurturing children’s curiosity and social development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for teaching role.
• Minimum 6 months experience as preschool teacher or licensed daycare.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Embrace Cadence Education philosophy as part of the teaching team to support a positive learning environment.
• Document and share milestones with parents throughout the day.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Observe children’s interests, intervene to ensure safety, and encourage social skills and daily routine planning.

Skills

Preschool teaching

Childcare experience

Early childhood education

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Location : Address

5307 Sunset Blvd

Company Overview

First Steps 4K Lead Teacher - Grant

Lexington, NC

We’re hiring immediately! Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff.

Join us at Cadence Education, where you'll play a vital role in creating bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Your dedication as a childcare professional will directly contribute to providing exceptional care and compassion, shaping the next generation through our innovative curriculum and nurturing environments.

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way.

Enjoy the many benefits of working Full Time at Cadence Education.

• Competitive compensation
• Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00 - $20.00
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer 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

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Join Cadence Education, a leading early childhood educator in the U.S., with a network of over 325 private preschools and elementary schools spanning 30 states. With a legacy of over 30 years, we excel in preparing students for the next phase of their educational journey, offering you the chance to be part of this impactful mission.

Job Description

First Steps 4K Lead Teacher - Grant Qualifications:

• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours
• A minimum of 6 months previous experience as a preschool teacher or in a licensed daycare required
• Bachelors Degree Requiured
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old

Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:

As one of our Preschool Teachers, you’ll need to embrace the philosophy of Cadence Education as you work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center. You’ll document and share with parents the important milestones in a child’s day. Collaborate with other passionate preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities. Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate and share ideas in planning a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Location : City

Lexington

Job Location : State/Province

SC