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Lead Teacher - Toddler

Cadence Education, Medford, NY, United States


Lead Teacher - Toddler
Location: Medford, New York

We’re hiring immediately! Habitots Preschool and Childcare Center, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Toddler Lead 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.

Our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees and communities. We provide a research‑based curriculum and home‑based environments at the leading edge of early education.

Benefits

Competitive compensation – Hourly Pay Range $20.00 - $23.00

50% childcare tuition discount

NEW! 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.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements

Previous experience as an Infant teacher

High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours

Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related

Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required

Demonstrated classroom management skills preferred

Job Responsibilities

Accept the philosophy of Cadence Education and 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 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

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.

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