Preschool/ PreK Teacher Assistant
About The Position
The 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 the 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 build welcoming relationships with children and families, supports classroom staff in delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs, and works collaboratively with the classroom team. 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 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.
- 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 is preferred.
- An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
- A CDA credential is 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.
- Recognize and respond 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 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
- On-demand pay through UKG Wallet.
- 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 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
