Lead Preschool/Infant Teacher — Inspire Growth & Care

Cadence Education; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

CDA training

Job summary

Cadence Education is seeking a Lead Teacher - Infant to join our team in Columbia, SC. You will support daily classroom operations, implement Cadence programs, and help create a safe, nurturing learning space that fosters physical, social, and emotional development, including children with IEPs.

You will maintain routines, support curriculum delivery, and build strong relationships with children and families while ensuring safety and licensing compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

Early childhood education degree preferred

Job description

Cadence Education is seeking a Lead Teacher - Infant to join our team in Columbia, SC. You will support daily classroom operations, implement Cadence programs, and help create a safe, nurturing learning space that fosters physical, social, and emotional development, including children with IEPs.

You will maintain routines, support curriculum delivery, and build strong relationships with children and families while ensuring safety and licensing compliance.