Preschool Teacher Assistant

Cadence Academy Preschool•Suwanee, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher Assistant 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 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 following safety and licensing requirements. The role involves working collaboratively with classroom staff, children, and families. 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 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.
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.
Be flexible with schedules that may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts may not be eight hours, and start and end times are not guaranteed.

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, preferred.
CDA, 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 daily and help build professional, welcoming relationships.
Help 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.
Follow Cadence Education policies and procedures 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.