Job detail
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/2/2026
Location
North Aurora, Illinois
Salary
$19 - $22 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing classroom environment and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum. They will also observe developmental milestones and maintain effective communication with families regarding child progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet state requirements for lead preschool teachers. A cda or degree in early childhood education or a related field is required.
high schoolprofessional certificateassociate degreebachelor degreeCommunicationChildcareLesson planningSafety managementClassroom managementEarly childhood developmentCurriculum implementationDevelopmental observationSocial behavior modeling
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development
- Pet insurance
- Childcare tuition discount