Toddler Teacher

We’re looking for a passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team!

If you love working with young children and have experience in childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Join us and help spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Under the direction of the School Director and Lead Teacher, the Teacher supports daily classroom operations and the implementation of Cadence Education programs. This role helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including those with IEPs. Teachers play a key role in maintaining classroom routines, supporting curriculum delivery, and building positive relationships with children and families while ensuring safety and licensing compliance.

• Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount for your own children
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance
• Paid time off that grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid Continuous Development Assistance (CDA), tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team culture that champions work‑life balance
• Global company with 340+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of experience

• Support a positive, inclusive classroom environment where children are treated with dignity, respect, and care.
• Greet children and families daily and help establish professional, welcoming relationships.
• Assist in recognizing and responding to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
• Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence‑approved tools and systems.
• Follow the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual, including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
• Assist in managing, documenting, and escalating child behaviors in alignment with Cadence policies and classroom expectations.
• Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.

• Consistently follow safety procedures, including Name‑to‑Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle‑feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a classroom team.
• Read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met.

Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment. Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting is preferred.

• Meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
• Obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
• CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.

Flexibility is essential. Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, or operational needs. Work schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eight‑hour shifts. Daily start and end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed.