Before and After Care Teacher
Job Location:
Middletown, DE - USA
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Job Summary
Were 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.
Why Cadence Education
At Cadence were committed to shaping bright futures for children families and our teams. We offer a researchbased curriculum in warm homelike environments and foster a collaborative supportive workplace where educators can grow and thrive.
About the Role
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 childrens 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.
Why This Role is a Total Joy:
- Start TODAY: Step into the classroom and start inspiring now! - Hourly pay range: $16.70 - $19.70
- Awesome Benefits (Full-Time Teachers):
- Competitive pay on-demand pay with UKG Walletgrab your earnings when you need them!
- 50% childcare tuition discounta sweet deal for your own little ones!
- 401(k) with employer match to secure your future.
- Stellar perks: Medical dental vision life disability and even pet insurance!
- Paid time off that grows with seniority paid holidays and company-paid life insurance.
- Grow Your Way: Paid CDA tuition reimbursement and professional development to fuel your career.
- Live Happily: Weve got your back with a supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance.
- Join a Leader: With 340 schools across 30 states and 30 years of expertise Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education!
What Youll Do
- 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 Cadenceapproved 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.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to consistently follow safety procedures including NametoFace accountability food allergy processes bottlefeeding procedures and Safe Sleep practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
- Ability to read write and speak effectively in English.
Education
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
Experience
- Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
- Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting is preferred.
Credentials & Licensing
- Must meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
- Ability to 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Cadence Education is the premier leader in early childhood and private elementary education with 355 preschools and daycares across the United States.
