Kindergarten Teacher Assistant - Impactful, Supportive Role

Cadence Education; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadence Education is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities under the direction of the School Director and Lead Teacher. You will help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment, including supporting children with IEPs and behavioral plans.

The role offers competitive benefits, tuition discount, 401(k) with employer match, and opportunities for professional development and growth within Cadence Education’s 340+ schools across 30 states.

Qualifications

• Ability to consistently follow safety procedures (nutrition, sleep, illness, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive and respectful classroom environment for all children.
• Greet children and families daily and build welcoming relationships.
• Assist in recognizing and responding to individual developmental and learning needs, including following IEPs.
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs.
• Communicate professionally with families and staff using Cadence-approved tools.
• Follow the Cadence Safety and Supervision Manual and document incidents per policy.
• Assist with managing and reporting escalated behaviors per Cadence procedures.
• Adhere to all Cadence policies and attend required trainings.
• Participate in meetings and professional development outside normal hours.

Skills

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Cadence Education is hiring a Kindergarten Teacher Assistant to support daily classroom activities under the direction of the School Director and Lead Teacher. You will help maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment, including supporting children with IEPs and behavioral plans.

The role offers competitive benefits, tuition discount, 401(k) with employer match, and opportunities for professional development and growth within Cadence Education’s 340+ schools across 30 states.