Preschool Teacher Assistant
About The Position
The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports daily classroom activities and implementation of Cadence Education programs under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership, including a Lead Teacher or Teacher. The role helps maintain a safe, nurturing, engaging learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including the needs of children with IEPs, while meeting safety and licensing requirements. The assistant works collaboratively with classroom staff, children, and families; helps implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs; follows safety and supervision procedures; and communicates professionally using Cadence-approved tools. The advertised schedule is part-time, Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., although schedules and daily start and end times may vary according to enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs. Work schedules are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts. Required meetings, training, and professional development may occur outside 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.
- 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.
- Read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Nice To Haves
- Prior early childhood or classroom experience.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, unless state licensing requirements are met without it.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, unless state requirements are satisfied without it.
Responsibilities
- Support a positive, respectful classroom environment in which each child is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
- Greet children and families daily and help build welcoming, professional relationships.
- Recognize and respond to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
- Assist 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 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 with UKG Wallet, providing access to earnings anytime.
- Supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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