Before and After Care Teacher 7am - 9am & 3p - 5:30p
About The Position
The Before and After Care Teacher supports daily classroom activities and the implementation of Cadence Education programs under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership, such as a Lead Teacher or Teacher. The role helps provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including the needs of children with IEPs, while maintaining safety and licensing compliance. The teacher helps maintain a positive and respectful classroom, builds welcoming relationships with children and families, supports developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs, and communicates professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership. The role follows safety, supervision, and company policies and participates in required meetings, training, and professional development. Schedules may vary based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours, and daily start and end times may vary.
Requirements
- Ability to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
- Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
- Meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher Assistant in a licensed childcare center.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; preferred but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
- Prior early childhood or classroom experience.
- CDA credential; preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.
Responsibilities
- Support a positive and respectful classroom environment where each child is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
- Greet children and families and help build professional, welcoming relationships.
- Recognize and respond to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
- Support classroom staff in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence-approved tools.
- Follow the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual, including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
- Assist with managing, documenting, and reporting escalated child behaviors in accordance with Cadence procedures.
- Adhere to Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.
Benefits
- On-demand pay through UKG Wallet.
- 50% childcare tuition discount for full-time assistants.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off that grows with seniority.
- Paid holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid CDA.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development.
- Supportive team and work-life balance culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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