Lil Explorers - Preschool Lead Teacher

St. Michael, MN

We’re hiring immediately! Lil Explorers, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool 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. 

Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center is a childcare facility and preschool serving the St. Michael area of Minnesota. Established in 2003, Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center continues to provide a safe environment for children ages 6 weeks through fourth grade that is centered on exploration and development. Our expansive facilities offer plenty of room for your children to learn, grow, and develop, while our caring staff provides a nurturing and enriching atmosphere. Each facility features Infant Rooms, Toddler Rooms, Preschool Rooms, dedicated Pre-Kindergarten Rooms and School-Age Rooms, along with a large gross motor room inside each location.

Join our team at Cadence Education and be a part of creating bright futures for children, families, and communities. Let your passion and talent in childcare shine as you provide exceptional care and compassion, making a positive difference in the lives of children and families. Experience our innovative research-based curriculum and nurturing environments that set the standard 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 abundant benefits of being a full-time team member at Cadence Education.

• Competitive compensation
• Hourly Pay Rate $17 - $20
• 75% childcare tuition discount
• $250 Employee Referral Bonus
• 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 

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Join Cadence Education, a leading early childhood education provider in the United States, with a network of over 325 private preschools and elementary schools spanning 30 states. Benefit from our 30 years of experience and unmatched expertise in preparing students for success in their educational journey.

Preschool Lead Teacher Qualifications:

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

 Preschool 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.