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GRANT - UPK Lead Teacher - Pre-K

Creative Kids Child Care Center
Holmes, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2027

Company Overview

We are currently seeking a GRANT - UPK Lead Teacher - Pre-K 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. 

 

At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees and our communities. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge of early education.

 

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 Annual Salary: $58,000 - $60,000
  • 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.

 

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 340 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.

Job Description

Preschool Lead Teacher Qualifications:

  • Minumum of Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related
  • NYS Certification
  • Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements
  • High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours
  • Willingness to work a 12-month program
  • Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required
  • Demonstrated classroom management skills 

 Preschool Lead Teacher Job Responsibilities:

  • A Preschool 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 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
  • 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

 

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Salary : $58,000 - $60,000

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