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 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 following safety and licensing requirements. The assistant helps create a positive, respectful classroom, welcomes children and families, supports developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs, and communicates professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership. The position requires flexibility because schedules may change with 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
- 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.
- Read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
- Consistently follow safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
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.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.
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 welcoming, professional relationships.
- Recognize and respond to children’s individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
- Assist 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 according to Cadence procedures.
- Follow the policies and procedures in the Cadence Education 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
- Competitive pay and 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 work-life-balance-focused culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
