Teacher Assistant-Infant

Cadence Education; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating bright futures for children and families. As an Infant Teacher Assistant, you'll work with a passionate team to foster a nurturing environment that promotes child development. This role involves collaborating with fellow educators, enhancing children's play, and ensuring safety while respecting their interests. With a commitment to work-life balance and a plethora of perks, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career in early childhood education. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners and their families.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

On demand pay with UKG Wallet

50% childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off that increases with seniority

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision options available

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Paid CDA

Qualifications

• Must meet all state preschool teacher assistant requirements.
• Previous experience as a teacher assistant or in a licensed daycare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a positive learning environment for all children within the center.
• Collaborate with preschool teachers to implement engaging curriculum.
• Document and share important milestones in a child’s day.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Flexibility

Collaboration

Education

State Preschool Teacher Assistant Requirements

Job description

Company Overview

Infant Teacher Assistant

St Louis, MO

We’re hiring immediately! Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking an Infant 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. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge 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.

Indulge in a plethora of perks by joining us full-time at Cadence Education!

• Competitive compensation
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 50% 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 listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 325 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.

Job Description

Infant Teacher Assistant Qualifications

• Must meet all state preschool teacher assistant requirements
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours
• Previous experience as ateacher assistant or in a licensed daycare preferred

Infant Teacher Assistant Job Responsibilities:

An Infant 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.

Key words: education, early childhood, EEC, daycare, teacher, instructional aide, assistant teacher, infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, childcare, caregiver