Preschool Float
About The Position
Cadence Education is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities and the implementation of its educational programs. Under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership, the assistant helps maintain 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 ensuring safety and licensing compliance. The role is located in Hartland, Wisconsin. Schedules may vary according to enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; eight-hour shifts and specific daily start and end times are not guaranteed. Required meetings, training, and professional development may take place outside regularly scheduled work hours.
Requirements
- Meet the minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
- Meet all state licensing qualifications for a Teacher Assistant in a licensed childcare center.
- Obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
- Read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Consistently follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
- Work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
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.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.
Responsibilities
- Support a positive and respectful classroom environment, treating each child with care, dignity, and respect.
- Greet children and families and help build welcoming, professional relationships.
- Recognize and respond to children’s 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.
- Follow 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
- $500 sign-on bonus.
- Competitive hourly pay of $15.60–$20.25.
- On-demand pay through UKG Wallet.
- 50% childcare tuition discount.
- 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-focused culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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