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About the Role

The Teacher Assistant supports daily classroom activities and the implementation of Cadence Education programs. This role helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including those with IEPs, while ensuring safety and licensing compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in recognizing and responding 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.
• Assist 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
• Prior early childhood or classroom experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Childcare
• Daycare
• Early childhood education
• Classroom support
• Safety procedures
• Collaboration
• Effective communication

Work Type

• Part-Time

Education Level

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred
• CDA preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• On-demand pay with UKG Wallet
• Supportive team
• Culture that champions work-life balance

About the Company

• Cadence Education is dedicated to creating bright futures for children, families, and educators.
• We offer a research‑based curriculum in warm, home‑like environments and foster a collaborative, supportive culture where team members can grow and thrive.
• With 340+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education.