Preschool Teacher Assistant
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, such as a Lead Teacher or Teacher. The role 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 assistant helps create a positive classroom environment, welcomes children and families, responds to individual needs, supports curriculum implementation, communicates with families and colleagues, and follows safety and reporting procedures. Scheduling is flexible and may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours, and daily start and end times may vary. The position is onsite in Middletown, New York. The stated hourly pay range is $16.00–$20.00, based on education and experience. Benefits listed for full-time assistants include childcare tuition discounts, a 401(k) with employer match, insurance coverage, paid time off and holidays, and career development support.
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.
- Be able to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
- Be able to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
- Be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Prior early childhood or classroom experience.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Responsibilities
- Support a positive and respectful classroom environment where each child is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
- Greet children and families daily 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.
- Follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $16.00–$20.00 per hour, based on education and experience.
- 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 a culture that champions work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
