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Cadence Education Preschool Teacher Assistant in O Fallon, Missouri
Job Description
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
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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/
Company Overview
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.
School Name 902 - O'Fallon
ID 2024-51594
Category Teacher and School Staff
Position Type Full-Time
