Lead Teacher - Infant

About Cadence Education

Join Cadence Education’s dedicated team focused on nurturing bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities through an innovative curriculum and a warm, home-like atmosphere. We pride ourselves on fostering teamwork, open communication, and an energetic environment, championing childhood development with heart and dedication.

Role Overview

We seek a passionate Lead Teacher specializing in infant care and early childhood education to create a loving and stimulating space for our youngest learners. This role involves collaboration with peers to develop an engaging, age-appropriate curriculum, regular communication with parents to share meaningful updates, and providing safe, curiosity-inspiring play experiences that support motor and language development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a nurturing and joyful environment celebrating infant milestones and development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to develop and implement a curriculum tailored to infants’ developmental stages.
• Communicate daily progress and memorable moments to parents to strengthen family engagement.
• Facilitate play and activities that encourage curiosity, safety, language growth, and motor skills.
• Design daily schedules balancing quiet time, active play, and skill-building activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Meets all required state qualifications for preschool lead teachers.
• Experience working as an infant teacher.
• Available to work during regular business hours with flexibility.
• Possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a college degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Prior experience as a preschool lead teacher is mandatory.
• Preferred classroom management skills to effectively lead the educational team.

Benefits and Perks (Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.69 to $23.60.
• Access to on-demand pay through UKG Wallet for immediate earning availability.
• 50% discount on childcare tuition for employees’ own children.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and company-covered life insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth via paid Child Development Associate certification, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing training.
• Supportive team environment promoting work-life balance and career development.
• Part of a large network with over 340 schools across 30 states and more than 30 years of early childhood education experience.

Additional Information

This position requires an immediate start and is open only to full-time employees who will be eligible for the comprehensive benefits package. Cadence Education is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals.