Job detail
PreK Lead Teacher
Cadence Academy Preschool
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/17/2026
Location
Oro Valley, Arizona
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum while maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment. They must also manage classroom operations, document child progress, and partner with families to support each child's individual needs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must meet state licensing requirements for lead teachers, which typically include a high school diploma or ged and relevant experience or credentials. A degree in early childhood education or a cda credential is preferred.
high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationDocumentationProfessionalismBehavioral supportTeam collaborationCurriculum planningChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood educationIEP implementationSafety supervisionLicensing compliance
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Competitive compensation
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development
- Pet insurance
- On demand pay
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid CDA