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First Steps Day Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Supervises children up to 7 hours per day. * Ensures the child/adult ratio is met and maintained ... Prepares attendance records, first aid/injury reports, food service records, meal participation ...

First Steps Learning Center is rolling out an interim staffing option initiative aiming to fill the scheduling voids in staffing at different times of the day. We are offering 2 scheduling options ...

Supervises children up to 7 hours per day. * Ensures the child/adult ratio is met and maintained ... Prepares attendance records, first aid/injury reports, food service records, meal participation ...

Assistant Teacher

Mclean, VA · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Mondays thru Fridays 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM First Steps blends purposeful play with a structured ... A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day. * High school diploma ...

Assistant Teacher

Mclean, VA · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

Mondays thru Fridays 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM First Steps blends purposeful play with a structured ... A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day. * High school diploma ...

Preschool Director

Mclean, VA · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Manage staff scheduling and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. * Build strong relationships with ... First Steps Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Lead 2's Teacher

Mclean, VA · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

Are you happiest when your day includes story time, helping tiny humans feel safe, and being part of something meaningful? If so, First Steps Academy would love to meet you. First Steps Academy is ...

Lead Infant Teacher

Mclean, VA · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Are you happiest when your day includes story time, helping tiny humans feel safe, and being part of something meaningful? If so, First Steps Academy would love to meet you. First Steps Academy is ...

Lead Toddler Teacher

Mclean, VA · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Are you happiest when your day includes story time, helping tiny humans feel safe, and being part of something meaningful? If so, First Steps Academy would love to meet you. First Steps Academy is ...

Lead 2's Teacher

Mclean, VA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Are you happiest when your day includes story time, helping tiny humans feel safe, and being part of something meaningful? If so, First Steps Academy would love to meet you. First Steps Academy is ...

Lead Infant Teacher

Mclean, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Are you happiest when your day includes story time, helping tiny humans feel safe, and being part of something meaningful? If so, First Steps Academy would love to meet you. First Steps Academy is ...

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Cadence Education

Lexington, SC

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Cadence Education rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 21 rated private schools and tutoring


Job description

Preschool Teacher

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:  $16.25 - $19.25
  • 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.


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.

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

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Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 275 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 29 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Industry

Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Year founded

1969