Preschool Lead Teacher
Middlebury, CTFull-time$19–23.4/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Cadence Education is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to support classroom operations and program implementation. The role helps provide a safe, nurturing environment for children, including those with IEPs, and supports routines, curriculum delivery, and relationships with families. The teacher works under the direction of the School Director and Lead Teacher and follows safety and licensing requirements. An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
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Full job description
Job Location : Address
948 Southford Rd
Company Overview
We’re looking for a passionate Preschool Lead 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:
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Start TODAY: Step into the classroom and start inspiring now!
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Awesome Benefits(Full-Time Teachers):
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Competitive pay +on-demand paywith UKG Wallet—grab your earnings when you need them!
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Hourly Pay Rate based on level of education and experience: $19.00 - $23.40
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50% childcare tuition discount—a sweet deal for your own little ones!
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401(k) with employer matchto secure your future.
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Stellar perks: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and evenpet insurance!
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Paid time offthat grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance.
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Grow Your Way: Paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development to fuel your career.
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Live Happily: We’ve got your back with a supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance.
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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
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Support apositive, inclusive classroom environmentwhere children are treated with dignity, respect, and care.
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Greet children and families daily and help establishprofessional, welcoming relationships.
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Assist in recognizing and responding toindividual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
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Support the Lead Teacher in planning and implementingdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumand Cadence Signature Programs.
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Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence‑approved tools and systems.
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Follow theCadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual, including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
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Assist in managing, documenting, and escalating child behaviors in alignment with Cadence policies and classroom expectations.
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Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
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Participate inrequired meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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Ability to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name‑to‑Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle‑feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
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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
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Must meetminimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
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Previous experience in an early childhood or group care setting is preferred.
Credentials & Licensing
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Must meet allstate licensing qualificationsfor a Teacher in a licensed childcare center.
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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 satisfied with a college degree in ECE or related field.
Scheduling Requirements (Please Review Carefully)
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Flexibility is essential.Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, or operational needs.
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Work schedules may vary andare not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts.
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Daily start and end timesmay vary and cannot be guaranteed.
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Job Location : City
Middlebury
Job Location : State/Province
CT
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School BrandCadence Academy Preschool
ID 2026-69405
School Name 547 - Middlebury
Position Type Full-Time
Min Salary USD $19.00/Hr.
Max Salary USD $23.40/Hr.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,094 open Preschool Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$19–23.4/hr
- US median$18–21/hr630 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $21.20/hr, is 10% above the US median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Preschool Teacher hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 10 open Preschool Teacher jobs in Connecticut and 1,094 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Learning Care Group438 open
- Cadence Education (this employer)184 open
- Bright Horizons76 open
- Experience
- Preschool Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (188 postings).
- Education
- 69 of the 1,094 open Preschool Teacher jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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