Preschool Teacher Assistant
About The Position
Cadence Education is hiring a 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 assistant helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including the needs of children with IEPs. The role also involves helping ensure safety and licensing compliance. The position is located in Shakopee, Minnesota. Schedules 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. Required meetings, training, and professional development may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
- Ability to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
- Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Flexibility to work schedules that may vary based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours and start and end times may vary.
Nice To Haves
- Prior early childhood or classroom experience.
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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
