Toddler Classroom Aide: Growth, Benefits & Impact

Cadence Education; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Cadence Education in Aurora, IL is seeking a Toddler Teacher Assistant to support daily activities and Cadence programs in a warm, nurturing classroom.

You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment, greet families, implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and work with licensing requirements. This full-time role includes competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Follows safety procedures and classroom policies.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience in childcare or early childhood education preferred.
• State licensing requirements met or pursued.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in ECE

Job description

Cadence Education in Aurora, IL is seeking a Toddler Teacher Assistant to support daily activities and Cadence programs in a warm, nurturing classroom.

You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment, greet families, implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, and work with licensing requirements. This full-time role includes competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.