Toddler Lead Teacher

Westford, MA

Next Generation Children's Center, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Toddler Lead Teacher 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. 

Join us at Cadence Education, where we are on a mission to create bright futures for children, families, employees, and our communities! Our passionate childcare professionals work together to provide unparalleled care and compassion, supported by our research-based curriculum and innovative home-based environments that lead the way in 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. 

Discover the many exciting benefits of being a Full-Time team member at Cadence Education!

• Competitive compensation
• Hourly Pay Rate:  $20 - $24
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 75% childcare tuition discount
• NEW! 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 
• $250 Employee Referral Bonus

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 300 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.

To learn more about our school, please click the link below:

https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/ma/westford/430/

Toddler Lead Teacher Qualifications:

• Must meet all state preschool lead teacher requirements
• EEC Certification Needed
• Previous experience as a preschool lead teacher required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree in Early Childhood or Child Development preferred
• Demonstrated classroom management skills 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours

 Toddler 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.