Lead Teacher – Infant

Job Description

Infant Lead Teacher

Clackamas, OR

We’re hiring immediately! Cadence Academy Preschool of Clackamas, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking an Infant Lead 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.

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 at Cadence Education:

Competitive compensation

$19.55 – $23.95

$250 teacher referral bonus

50% childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Educational and professional development

Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:

Paid time off that increases with seniority

Medical, dental, vision options available

Additional life, disability, and retirement plans

Annual Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Employee Assistant Program

Company Paid CDA

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Why join Cadence Academy?

Monday through Friday schedule

Day Shift, no nights, and no weekends

Healthy work environment

A team that will value and appreciate you

A diverse and inclusive culture

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 300 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Company Overview

Infant Lead Teacher Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements

Previous experience as an Infant teacher

High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours

Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related

Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required

Demonstrated classroom management skills preferred

Infant Lead Teacher Job Responsibilities:

An Infant Lead Teacher will accept the philosophy of Cadence Education and will work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center

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 childrens interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance childrens play with language, toys, and activities

Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate

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.

School Name 834 – Clackamas

ID 2024-49988

Category Teacher and School Staff

Position Type Full-Time