Preschool Teacher Assistant
About The Position
We are hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals who love working with young children and have experience in childcare, daycare, or early childhood education. You will make a meaningful impact by supporting a fun, engaging classroom environment. Cadence Education is dedicated to creating bright futures for children, families, and educators, offering a research-based curriculum in warm, home-like environments and fostering a collaborative, supportive culture. The Teacher Assistant, under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership, supports daily classroom activities and program implementation, helping to maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including those with IEPs, while ensuring safety and licensing compliance.
Requirements
- Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
- 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.
- Must 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 is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
- Prior early childhood or classroom experience is preferred.
- CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.
Responsibilities
- Support a positive and respectful classroom environment, ensuring each child is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
- Greet children and families daily and help build professional, welcoming relationships.
- Assist in recognizing and responding to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
- Support classroom staff with 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 all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
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- 50% childcare tuition discount
- 401(k) with employer match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off that grows with seniority
- Paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid CDA
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development
- Supportive team
- Culture that champions work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
