Preschool Teacher Assistant

O'Fallon, MO 63368

We’re hiring immediately!  Cadence Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff. 

At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees, and our communities while having a blast doing it! This mission is achieved through a team of passionate childcare professionals who bring their talents together to offer exceptional care and compassion for children and their families. Our cutting-edge research-based curriculum and home-based environments are at the forefront of early education.

Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office.  We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way. 

Discover the abundance of perks awaiting you as a full-time team member at Cadence Education!

• Competitive compensation
• Hourly Rate: $14.00 - $18.20 
• NEW! On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 75% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Educational and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA 

The benefits mentioned are applicable solely to employees eligible for full-time positions.

Why work at Cadence Academy, O'Fallon? 

• Very diverse and inclusive teacher community 
• Warm and welcoming parent community 
• M-F Set schedules with no nights or weekends 
• 10 classrooms, 1 teachers lounge, 3 outdoor playgrounds, 1 indoor playground
• Nightly cleaning crew
• Bustling area with many stores and restaurants
• Personable, kind admin team who values work life balance 

Applying candidates will be successful at Cadence because they…

• Prior experience in childcare setting preferred. 
• Passion for early childhood and education preferred. 
• Proactive, team player with attention to detail 
• Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals in a positive encouraging environment 
• Excellent Time management skills
• High level of flexibility, team player mentality
• Holding yourself to professional standards in appearance and communication.

Cadence Education is one of the most exciting early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 300 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

For more information about this school please visit: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/mo/ofallon/902/

Successful candidates will have: 

• Have previous experience teaching in a preschool setting-preferred
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Are at least 18 years old
• Have a team player mentality
• Are passionate about teaching young children
• Meet all state early childhood teacher requirements
• Demonstrate classroom and time management skills
• Hold themself to professional standards in appearance and communication

Preschool Teacher Assistant Job Responsibilities:

A Preschool Teacher Assistant will accept the philosophy of Cadence Education and will work as part of the teaching team to encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center. Document and share with parents the important milestones in a child’s day. Collaborate with other passionate preschool teachers and leaders to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys, and activities. Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate. Share ideas in planning a daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.