Toddler Teacher Assistant

Especially for Children • Edina, MN

1d • $14 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports daily classroom activities and 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 position involves assisting classroom staff with developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs, supporting children and families, following safety and supervision procedures, and communicating professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership. Scheduling is flexible and 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.

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, unless state licensing requirements are otherwise met.
• Prior early childhood or classroom experience.
• CDA credential, unless state requirements are otherwise 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.
• 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 in the Employee Handbook.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside regularly scheduled work hours.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $14–$18.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed