Afternoon Preschool Assistant: Shape Young Minds

Cadence Education; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Childcare discount

401(k) with match

Healthcare options

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

CDA reimbursement

Job summary

Cadence Education is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant - Aftercare in Phoenix, AZ. The role runs 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with opportunities for additional hours.

You’ll support daily classroom activities and Cadence programs, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children, including those with IEPs, and helping with behavior and developmental needs. Join a school-based team that values growth, positive relationships, and adherence to licensing and safety

Qualifications

• Follow safety procedures and food allergy processes.
• Work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
• Read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred in ECE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive and respectful classroom environment, ensuring each child is treated with care and respect.
• Greet children and families daily and build professional, welcoming relationships.
• Assist in recognizing and responding to individual developmental and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavior plans.
• Support planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs.
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence-approved tools.
• Follow the Cadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual and report incidents as required.
• Assist with managing and reporting escalated child behaviors per Cadence procedures.
• Adhere to all Cadence policies and participate in required meetings and trainings.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (ECE or related)

Job description

Cadence Education is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant - Aftercare in Phoenix, AZ. The role runs 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with opportunities for additional hours.

You’ll support daily classroom activities and Cadence programs, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children, including those with IEPs, and helping with behavior and developmental needs. Join a school-based team that values growth, positive relationships, and adherence to licensing and safety