School Age Teacher

Cadence Education

Montgomery, ILFull-time$16.62–21.61/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$16.62–21.61/hr

Location

Montgomery, IL

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Licensing Qualifications For TeacherBackground Clearances And Health Screenings

Job overview

Cadence Education is hiring a School Age Teacher. Cadence Education seeks a passionate School Age Teacher to support daily classroom operations, implement research‑based curriculum, and create a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment for children, including those with IEPs, while building positive relationships with families and ensuring safety and licensing compliance.

Key focus areas include Support a positive, inclusive classroom environment where children are treated with dignity and respect., Greet children and families daily and establish professional, welcoming relationships., and Recognize and respond to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including IEPs..

Successful candidates bring Meet Minimum Experience Requirements For State Of Employment, Meet All State Licensing Qualifications For A Teacher In A Licensed Childcare Center, and Obtain Required Background Clearances. Important skills include Consistently Follow Safety Procedures, Name-To-Face Accountability, Food Allergy Processes, Bottle-Feeding Procedures, Safe Sleep Practices, and Work Collaboratively. Preferred (not required): Working With Young Children, Making Meaningful Impact, Spark Curiosity, and Spark Confidence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Consistently Follow Safety ProceduresName-to-Face AccountabilityFood Allergy ProcessesBottle-Feeding ProceduresSafe Sleep PracticesWork CollaborativelyRead in EnglishWrite in EnglishSpeak Effectively in EnglishWorking With Young ChildrenMaking Meaningful ImpactSpark CuriositySpark ConfidenceFoster Lifelong Love of LearningSupport Daily Classroom OperationsImplementation of Cadence Education ProgramsCreate Safe EnvironmentCreate Nurturing EnvironmentCreate Engaging EnvironmentSupport Children's Physical NeedsSupport Children's Social NeedsSupport Children's Emotional NeedsSupport Children's Developmental NeedsSupport Children's Behavioral NeedsMaintaining Classroom RoutinesSupporting Curriculum DeliveryBuilding Positive Relationships With ChildrenBuilding Positive Relationships With FamiliesEnsuring SafetyEnsuring Licensing ComplianceSupport Inclusive Classroom EnvironmentGreet Children and FamiliesEstablish Professional RelationshipsEstablish Welcoming RelationshipsRecognizing Individual Developmental NeedsResponding to Individual Developmental NeedsRecognizing Individual Behavioral NeedsResponding to Individual Behavioral NeedsRecognizing Individual Cultural NeedsResponding to Individual Cultural NeedsRecognizing Individual Learning NeedsResponding to Individual Learning NeedsFollowing IEPsFollowing Behavioral Support PlansPlanning Developmentally Appropriate CurriculumImplementing Developmentally Appropriate CurriculumPlanning Cadence Signature ProgramsImplementing Cadence Signature ProgramsCommunicate Professionally With FamiliesCommunicate Respectfully With FamiliesImplement Cadence Education ProgramsMaintain Classroom RoutinesSupport Curriculum DeliveryBuild Positive Relationships With ChildrenBuild Positive Relationships With FamiliesLicensing ComplianceGreet Children and Families DailySafety ProceduresCollaborative TeamworkEnglish CommunicationIEP ImplementationChild Behavior ManagementCadence‑Approved Tools

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Early Childhood EducationBachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood EducationState Licensing Qualifications for TeacherBackground Clearances and Health ScreeningsCDA CertificationMinimum Experience for State of Employment

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Location : Address

2031 Mayfield Dr

Company Overview

We’re looking for a passionate School Age Teacher to join our team! If you love working with young children and have experience in childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Join us and help spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Why Cadence Education? At Cadence, we’re committed to shaping bright futures for children, families, and our teams. We offer a research‑based curriculum in warm, home‑like environments and foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where educators can grow and thrive.

About the Role Under the direction of the School Director and Lead Teacher, the Teacher supports daily classroom operations and the implementation of Cadence Education programs. This role helps create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including those with IEPs. Teachers play a key role in maintaining classroom routines, supporting curriculum delivery, and building positive relationships with children and families while ensuring safety and licensing compliance.

Why This Role is a Total Joy:

Start TODAY: Step into the classroom and start inspiring now!
Awesome Benefits(Full-Time Teachers):
Competitive pay +on-demand paywith UKG Wallet—grab your earnings when you need them!
50% childcare tuition discount—a sweet deal for your own little ones!
Hourly Pay Rate $16.62 - $21.61
401(k) with employer matchto secure your future.
Stellar perks: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and evenpet insurance!
Paid time offthat grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance.
Grow Your Way: Paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development to fuel your career.
Live Happily: We’ve got your back with a supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance.
Join a Leader: With 340+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education!

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Support apositive, inclusive classroom environmentwhere children are treated with dignity, respect, and care.
Greet children and families daily and help establishprofessional, welcoming relationships.
Assist in recognizing and responding toindividual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementingdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumand Cadence Signature Programs.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence‑approved tools and systems.
Follow theCadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual, including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
Assist in managing, documenting, and escalating child behaviors in alignment with Cadence policies and classroom expectations.
Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Participate inrequired meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name‑to‑Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle‑feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met.

Experience

Must meetminimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting is preferred.

Credentials & Licensing

Must meet allstate licensing qualificationsfor a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.

Scheduling Requirements (Please Review Carefully)

Flexibility is essential.Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, or operational needs.
Work schedules may vary andare not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts.
Daily start and end timesmay vary and cannot be guaranteed.

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Job Location : City

Montgomery

Job Location : State/Province

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School BrandCadence Academy Preschool

ID 2026-66901

School Name 952 - Montgomery

Position Type Full-Time

Min Salary USD $16.62/Hr.

Max Salary USD $21.61/Hr.

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