Preschool Teacher

Cadence Education; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher Floater to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners, where your commitment to child development will shine. You will collaborate with fellow educators to implement a thoughtful curriculum while ensuring the safety and well-being of each child. Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition discounts and professional development opportunities. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off that increases with seniority

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid CDA

Educational and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a preschool teacher or in a licensed daycare.
• Child Development Associate or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a positive learning environment for all children.
• Document and share important milestones with parents.
• Collaborate with other teachers to implement engaging curriculum.

Skills

Flexibility

Child Development

Classroom Management

Education

Child Development Associate

College Degree in Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Company Overview

Preschool Teacher Floater- Afternoon

Chicago,Illinois60647

We’re hiring immediately! Stepping Stones Nursery, 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
• $16.20-18.50
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 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.

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Job Description

Preschool Teacher 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
• Child Development Associate or college degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related preferred
• 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.

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