Job detail
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/30/2026
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Salary
$19 - $23 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment while implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum alongside the teaching team. Key duties include observing children's progress, communicating effectively with families, and planning a balanced daily schedule.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a cda or a degree in early childhood education or a related field, meet state requirements for lead preschool teachers, and have prior experience in a lead role. Applicants must also be at least 18 years old and comfortable working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old.
professional certificateassociate degreeTeam CollaborationFamily CommunicationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementSafety ManagementPositive Behavior ModelingChild DevelopmentChild ObservationNurturing Environment CreationDaily Scheduling
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid CDA
- On demand pay with UKG Wallet
- Paid time off that increases with seniority