Preschool Hiring Event at Big Hollow
Peoria, ILFull-time$15–22/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Cadence Academy Preschool at Big Hollow is hiring lead teachers, teachers, and teacher assistants through an open interview event in Peoria. The roles involve supporting children’s development and maintaining safe, inclusive classrooms. The posting lists hourly compensation, benefits, and preferred education and experience, while lead teacher candidates must meet state licensing requirements. Schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts.
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Job Location : Address
6101 N Big Hollow Road
Company Overview
🏫 Cadence Academy Preschool Open Interview Day – Big Hollow Looking for a New Opportunity? Come Meet Us!
Cadence Academy Preschool at Big Hollow is hiring Early Childhood Educators! Stop by our Open Interview Day to meet our team and interview for one of our available classroom opportunities.
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 🕣 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 📍 Cadence Academy Preschool – Big Hollow 6101 N. Big Hollow Road Peoria, IL 61615
🌟 Now Hiring
Lead Teachers Teachers Teacher Assistants
If you live in Peoria, Dunlap, Peoria Heights, West Peoria, East Peoria, Bartonville, or a nearby community , this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
We’re looking for caring professionals interested in Early Childhood Education, Preschool, Childcare, Daycare, Child Development, and Teaching .
Why Join Cadence Education?
✨ Competitive compensation, hourly pay $15 - $22 depending on experience and title ✨ 50% childcare tuition discount ✨ On-demand pay with UKG Wallet ✨ Medical, dental & vision benefits ✨ 401(k) with employer match ✨ Paid time off & paid holidays ✨ Tuition reimbursement ✨ Paid CDA Program ✨ Career growth opportunities
What to Expect
✔️ Walk-in interviews from 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ✔️ No appointment necessary ✔️ Meet our school leadership team ✔️ Learn about available positions ✔️ Interview on the spot
Bring your resume and stop by anytime during the event!
Please send in your transcripts to [email protected] for review.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
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Create awarm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environmentwhere every child is treated with dignity, respect, and care.
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Buildpositive, professional relationshipswith children and families, including daily greetings and ongoing communication.
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Recognize and respond todiverse developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including implementing IEPs and behavioral support plans as required.
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Plan, implement, and documentdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumaligned with Cadence educational philosophy and Signature Programs.
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Use Cadence-required systems and communication tools to communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership.
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Maintain asafe and well‑supervised classroom, following the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual at all times.
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Accurately document and reportaccidents, incidents, and escalated behaviorsin accordance with company policy and licensing requirements.
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Follow all Cadence Education policies, procedures, and standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
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Participate inrequired trainings, meetings, and professional development, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures, including Name‑to‑Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle‑feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
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Ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency, structure, and care.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Education
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
Experience
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Must meetstate licensing requirementsfor Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center.
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A minimum of6–12 months of early childhood or classroom experienceis preferred, depending on education and credentials.
Credentials & Licensing
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Must meet allDepartment of Health Services (DHS)licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers, which may include:
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High school diploma or GED plus required experienceor
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College coursework in early childhood educationor
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CDA, CCP, EEC or NAC credential
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Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
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CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are met.
Scheduling Requirements (Please Review Carefully)
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Flexibility is essential.Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs.
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Work schedules may vary andare not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts.
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Daily end times may vary andcannot be guaranteed. #LI-Onsite
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Job Location : City
Peoria
Job Location : State/Province
IL
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School BrandCadence Academy Preschool
ID 2026-69390
School Name 954 - Big Hollow
Position Type Full-Time
Min Salary USD $15.00/Hr.
Max Salary USD $23.00/Hr.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,716 open Early Childhood Educator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$15–22/hr
- Illinois median$18–21/hr39 hourly ranges
- US median$18–21/hr1,014 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $18.50/hr, is 5% below the Illinois median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Early Childhood Educator hourly ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 45 open Early Childhood Educator jobs in Illinois and 1,716 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Bright Horizons18 open
- Cadence Education (this employer)12 open
- Learning Care Group8 open
- Experience
- Early Childhood Educator postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (625 postings).
- Education
- 90 of the 1,716 open Early Childhood Educator jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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