Preschool Teacher
About The Position
The role supports daily classroom activities and the implementation of Cadence Education programs under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership, including a Lead Teacher or Teacher. The position helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including children with IEPs, while ensuring safety and licensing compliance. The posting describes the role as a Teacher Assistant and notes that schedules may vary with enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours, and daily start and end times may vary.
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
- 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.
- CDA credential; preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.
Responsibilities
- Support a positive, respectful classroom environment and treat each child with care, dignity, and respect.
- Greet children and families 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 in the Employee Handbook.
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.
Benefits
- Hourly pay range of $19.03–$21.03.
- 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
