Teacher Assistant Part time
Job Location:
Smyrna, GA - USA
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Job Summary
Were hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant!
If you love working with young children and have experience in childcare daycare or early childhood education this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting a fun engaging classroom environment.
Why Cadence Education
Cadence Education is dedicated to creating bright futures for children families and educators. We offer a researchbased curriculum in warm homelike environments and foster a collaborative supportive culture where team members can grow and thrive.
About the Role
Under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership (Lead Teacher or Teacher) 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 childrens physical social emotional developmental and behavioral needs including those with IEPs while ensuring safety and licensing compliance.
Why This Role is a Total Blast:
- Start TODAY: Jump in and start making a difference now! Hourly pay range - $15.90 - $18.90
- Awesome Benefits (Full-Time Assistants):
- Competitive pay on-demand pay with UKG Walletaccess your earnings anytime!
- 50% childcare tuition discounta sweet deal for your own little ones!
- 401(k) with employer match to secure your future.
- Amazing perks: 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: Paid CDA tuition reimbursement and professional development to boost your career.
- Live Joyfully: Weve got your back with a supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance.
- Join a Leader: With 340 schools across 30 states and 30 years of expertise Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education!
What Youll Do
- 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 Cadenceapproved 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.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to consistently follow safety procedures including NametoFace accountability food allergy processes bottlefeeding procedures and Safe Sleep practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
- Ability to read write and speak effectively in English.
Education
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred but not required if state licensing requirements are met.
Experience
- Must meet minimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
- Prior early childhood or classroom experience is preferred.
Credentials & Licensing
- 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.
- Flexibility is essential. Schedules may change based on enrollment staffing ratios and operational needs.
- Work schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eighthour shifts.
- Daily start and end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Cadence Education is the premier leader in early childhood and private elementary education with 355 preschools and daycares across the United States.
