Preschool Teacher Assistant
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 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 supports a positive, respectful classroom, welcomes children and families, helps respond to individual needs, and assists with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs. The position requires following safety and supervision procedures, communicating professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership, and documenting and reporting accidents, incidents, and escalated child behaviors according to policy. 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 may vary. Required meetings, trainings, and professional development may occur 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.
- 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.
- An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, if not otherwise required by state licensing requirements.
- A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, if not otherwise required by state requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support a positive and respectful classroom environment and treat each child 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $17–$20 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
