Infant Teacher Assistant: Nurture & Learn

Cadence Education; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

On-Demand Pay with UKG Wallet

50% Childcare Tuition Discount

401(k) with Employer Match

Comprehensive Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Pet Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Cadence Education in Chicago, IL is hiring an Infant Teacher Assistant to provide warm, nurturing care for our youngest learners. You’ll support a kid-centered, play-based curriculum and partner with teachers to create a safe, engaging classroom environment.

You have a passion for infants, experience in childcare or early education, and a flexible mindset that helps you jump in during busy hours. We offer growth, benefits, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Meets all state preschool teacher assistant requirements
• Super flexible and ready to jump in during business hours
• Bonus points for experience as a teacher assistant or in a licensed daycare
• A big heart for infants and a passion for their growth

Responsibilities

• Embrace the Cadence Education philosophy and foster a positive, engaging learning space.
• Celebrate tiny milestones and share them with parents.
• Collaborate with educators to deliver an age-appropriate curriculum that sparks curiosity.
• Follow children’s interests, keep them safe, and enhance play with language, toys, and activities.
• Be a social model: encourage age-appropriate social behaviors.
• Plan a balanced daily schedule with varied activities, indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Infant care

Flexible

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Cadence Education in Chicago, IL is hiring an Infant Teacher Assistant to provide warm, nurturing care for our youngest learners. You’ll support a kid-centered, play-based curriculum and partner with teachers to create a safe, engaging classroom environment.

You have a passion for infants, experience in childcare or early education, and a flexible mindset that helps you jump in during busy hours. We offer growth, benefits, and a supportive team.