Lead Teacher - Toddler

Cadence Education; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision options

Educational & professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid CDA

Job summary

Cadence Education in Tucson, AZ is hiring an Infant Lead Teacher to nurture young children and lead classroom activities within a caring team. The role requires a CDA or Early Childhood degree, plus infant-teacher experience and a dedication to safety and developmental milestones.

The position offers full-time hours with competitive compensation and benefits including tuition discounts, 401(k), PTO, and health options. Join a company committed to bright futures for families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements.
• Previous experience as an Infant teacher.
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours.
• CDA or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related.
• Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a positive learning environment as part of the teaching team.
• Document and share milestones with parents.
• Collaborate with other teachers to implement an engaging curriculum.
• Observe children's interests and intervene to maintain safety and promote language development.
• Model appropriate social behavior and routines for children.
• Plan a balanced daily schedule with activities and transitions.

Skills

Childcare experience

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or college degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Infant Lead Teacher

Tucson,Arizona85737

We’re hiring immediately! Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking an Infant Lead 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.

At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees and our communities. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge of early education.

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
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• NEW! 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.

Infant Lead Teacher Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements
• Previous experience as an Infant teacher
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related
• Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required
• Demonstrated classroom management skills preferred

Infant Lead Teacher Job Responsibilities:

• An Infant Lead Teacher will accept the philosophy of Cadence Education and will work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center
• 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
• 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.