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Company Overview We are hiring a Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators. If youu2019re passionate about early childhood development and have experience in childcare, daycare, or preschool education, weu2019d love to meet you. We follow the Reggio Amelia Approach and create emergent curriculum based on the children's interests. Why Join Us? Weu2019re a community of professionals who care deeply about children and their growth. Our schools foster collaboration, open communication, and a supportive work environment. We prioritize work-life balance and provide the tools and resources you need to succeed. What Youu2019ll Do: + Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment + Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum with your teaching team + Observe and support childrenu2019s interests and developmental milestones + Communicate effectively with families about their childu2019s progress + Promote positive social behaviors and model respectful interactions + Plan a balanced daily schedule with a mix of indoor/outdoor and active/quiet activities Compensation & Benefits: + Comp etitive compensation + On demand pay with UKG Wallet + 50% childcare tuition discount + 401(k) with empl oyer 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 Job Description With over 340 schools across 30 states and 30+ years of experience, Cadence Education is a leader in early childhood education. Our mission is to give children an exceptional education in a nurturing environmentu2014every fun-filled day. + Preschool Lead Teacher Qualifications: + Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Preferred + Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Education Special Education Child Development with a focus of study on Birth to 2ndgrade or Nursery Child Psychology + NYS certification (or planning to receive certification) in the following areas: Nursery to 6thgrade Birth to 2ndgrade, Students with Disabilities u2013 birth to 2ndgrade + Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia philosophy and emergent curriculum. + Must be at least 18 years old + Must meet all state preschool teacher requirements + High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours + Demonstrated classroom management skills Preschool Lead Teacher Job Responsibilities: + A Preschool 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 childu2019s 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. #CR School BrandColumbus Pre-school ID 2026-64257 School Name 550 - Columbus Position Type Part-Time Min Salary USD $30.00/Hr. Max Salary USD $40.00/Hr.