Preschool Teacher Assistant

About the role

Support a positive and respectful classroom environment, ensuring each child is treated with care, dignity, and respect.

Greet children and families daily and help build professional, welcoming relationships.

Affirm 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.

Affiliate with managing, documenting, and reporting escalated child behaviors in accordance with Cadence procedures.

Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive and respectful classroom environment
• Greet children and families daily
• Recognize and respond to individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs
• Affirm classroom staff with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership
• Follow the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual
• Affiliate with managing, documenting, and reporting escalated child behaviors
• Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development

Requirements

Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.

Prior early childhood or classroom experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
• Must 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.
• CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
• Collaborative skills as part of a classroom team.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Benefits

• Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match to secure your future
• Awesome perks such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and even pet insurance
• Paid time off that grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance
• Grow Your Way with paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development
• Lively benefits with a supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance

Schedule

Flexibility is essential. Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs.

Work schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts.

Daily start and end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed.