Job detail
Preschool Lead Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/16/2026
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Salary
$16 - $19 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and well-Supervised classroom environment. They must also build positive relationships with families and ensure compliance with all licensing and safety standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have experience in early childhood education and meet state licensing requirements for lead teachers. An associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred, along with the ability to obtain necessary background clearances.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationDocumentationProfessionalismBehavioral supportCurriculum planningChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationIEP implementationSafety supervision
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
- Pet insurance
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid CDA