
Preschool Hiring Event at Lake Street
Peoria Heights, ILFull-time$17–23/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
Cadence Academy Preschool is hosting an open interview day for Lead Teachers at its Lake Street location in Peoria Heights. Candidates can walk in on November 5, 2026, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to meet the leadership team, explore opportunities, and interview on the spot. The role supports preschool classrooms and requires meeting state licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers.
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Full job description
Job Location : Address
702 E Lake Street
Company Overview
🏫 Cadence Academy Preschool Open Interview Day – Lake Street Come Meet Our Team & Interview On the Spot!
Cadence Academy Preschool at Lake Street is growing, and we’re looking for amazing educators to join our team!
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 🕣 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 📍 Cadence Academy Preschool – Lake Street 702 E. Lake Avenue Peoria Heights, IL 61616
🌟 Now Hiring
Lead Teachers
If you live in Peoria Heights, Peoria, East Peoria, West Peoria, Dunlap, Chillicothe, or a nearby community , we’d love to meet you.
We’re looking for candidates with a passion for Early Childhood Education, Preschool, Childcare, Daycare, Child Development, and Teaching .
Why Join Cadence Education?
✨ Competitive compensation - Hourly Pay Rate $17 - $23 ✨ 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 ✨ Professional development and advancement opportunities
What to Expect
✔️ Walk in anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ✔️ No appointment needed ✔️ Meet our leadership team ✔️ Explore current opportunities ✔️ Interview on the spot
Please e-mail 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 Heights
Job Location : State/Province
IL
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School BrandCadence Academy Preschool
ID 2026-69386
School Name 946 - Lake Street
Position Type Full-Time
Min Salary USD $17.00/Hr.
Max Salary USD $23.00/Hr.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,207 open Lead Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17–23/hr
- Illinois median$18–19/hr35 hourly ranges
- US median$18–20/hr583 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $20/hr, is 4% above the Illinois median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Lead Teacher hourly ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 44 open Lead Teacher jobs in Illinois and 1,207 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Learning Care Group25 open
- Cadence Education (this employer)13 open
- Children's Home and Aid6 open
- Experience
- Lead Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (176 postings).
- Education
- 44 of the 1,207 open Lead Teacher jobs (4%) 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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