Preschool Lead Teacher

Cadence Education; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in early childhood education is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to promote positive learning experiences. The role requires a compassionate educator who can manage classrooms, collaborate with staff, and support children's development. With competitive salaries and a host of benefits, this position is ideal for passionate childcare professionals.

Benefits

Liberating compensation package

Half-price childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off that increases with seniority

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Educational and professional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a positive learning environment for all children.
• Document and share important milestones in a child’s day.
• Collaborate to implement an engaging curriculum.

Skills

Classroom management

Collaboration

Childcare

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA)

College degree in Early Childhood or related

Job description

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Riverside, MO

We’re hiring immediately! Canterbury Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool 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.

Embark on a journey with Cadence Education where we craft bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Join our team of passionate childcare professionals who infuse creativity and joy into delivering an unmatched level of care and compassion for children and their families. Experience our cutting-edge research-based curriculum and home-based environments that redefine 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.

Indulge in the abundant benefits of being a Full-Time team member at Cadence Education.

• Liberating compensation package
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• Half-price 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
  
  

Exclusive benefits reserved for Full-Time eligible employees.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 325 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Job Description

Preschool Lead Teacher Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements
• 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
  
  

Preschool Lead Teacher Job Responsibilities

• A Preschool 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.

Key words: education, early childhood, EEC, daycare, teacher, instructional aide, assistant teacher, infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, childcare, caregiver

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