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Cadence Academy Preschool·Lexington, South Carolina

$14 - $17/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum. They must document child milestones and collaborate with staff to balance active and quiet activities.

Company Overview Two-Year-Old Teacher Shifts between 8am - 6pm Lexington, NC We’re hiring immediately!

Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool 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.

Join us at Cadence Education, where you'll play a vital role in creating bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities.

Your dedication as a childcare professional will directly contribute to providing exceptional care and compassion, shaping the next generation through our innovative curriculum and nurturing environments.

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning.

We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office.

We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way.

Enjoy the many benefits of working Full Time at Cadence Education.

Competitive compensation Hourly Pay Rate: $14.10 - $17.10 On demand pay with UKG Wallet 50% childcare tuition discount 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.

Join Cadence Education, a leading early childhood educator in the U.S., with a network of over 325 private preschools and elementary schools spanning 30 states.

With a legacy of over 30 years, we excel in preparing students for the next phase of their educational journey, offering you the chance to be part of this impactful mission.

Job Description

Preschool Teacher Qualifications: High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours A minimum of 6 months previous experience as a preschool teacher or in a licensed daycare required Child Development Associate or college degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related preferred High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18 years old Preschool Teacher Responsibilities: As one of our Preschool Teachers, you’ll need to embrace the philosophy of Cadence Education as you work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center. You’ll 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 and 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.#CR

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and at least 6 months of experience in a licensed daycare or preschool. A CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Parent Communication
  • Childcare
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Social 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
  • Pet insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid CDA
  • On demand pay with UKG Wallet
  • Educational and professional development
  • 50% childcare tuition discount

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$14 - $17/hr
Location
Lexington, South Carolina
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Closes
Jul 24, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating more than 265 private preschools and elementary schools across the country. With more than 20 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to...

Salary listed on 207 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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