Preschool Teacher Assistant

Cadence Education

Pekin, ILFull-time$15–19.5/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$15–19.5/hr

Location

Pekin, IL

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CDA

Job overview

Cadence Education is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant. The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports daily classroom activities and implements Cadence Education programs. This role helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment, supporting children's physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including those with IEPs, while ensuring safety and licensing compliance. The assistant works under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership.

Key focus areas include Support a positive and respectful classroom environment, Greet children and families daily, and Help build professional, welcoming relationships.

Successful candidates bring Minimum Experience And Education For State Of Employment, State Licensing Qualifications For Teacher Assistant, and Required Background Clearances. Important skills include Supporting Classroom Activities, Maintaining A Safe Learning Environment, Maintaining A Nurturing Learning Environment, Maintaining An Engaging Learning Environment, Supporting Children's Physical Needs, and Supporting Children's Social Needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supporting Classroom ActivitiesMaintaining a Safe Learning EnvironmentMaintaining a Nurturing Learning EnvironmentMaintaining an Engaging Learning EnvironmentSupporting Children's Physical NeedsSupporting Children's Social NeedsSupporting Children's Emotional NeedsSupporting Children's Developmental NeedsSupporting Children's Behavioral NeedsEnsuring Safety ComplianceEnsuring Licensing ComplianceSupporting a Positive Classroom EnvironmentSupporting a Respectful Classroom EnvironmentGreeting Children and FamiliesBuilding Professional RelationshipsBuilding Welcoming RelationshipsRecognizing Individual Developmental NeedsResponding to Individual Developmental NeedsRecognizing Individual Behavioral NeedsResponding to Individual Behavioral NeedsRecognizing Individual Cultural NeedsResponding to Individual Cultural NeedsRecognizing Individual Learning NeedsResponding to Individual Learning NeedsFollowing IEPsFollowing Behavioral Support PlansPlanning Developmentally Appropriate CurriculumImplementing Developmentally Appropriate CurriculumImplementing Cadence Signature ProgramsCommunicating Professionally With FamiliesCommunicating Respectfully With FamiliesCommunicating Professionally With CoworkersCommunicating Respectfully With CoworkersCommunicating Professionally With LeadershipCommunicating Respectfully With LeadershipFollowing Cadence Education Safety and Supervision ManualDocumenting Accidents and IncidentsReporting Accidents and IncidentsManaging Escalated Child BehaviorsDocumenting Escalated Child BehaviorsReporting Escalated Child BehaviorsAdhering to Cadence Education Policies and ProceduresFollowing Safety ProceduresName-to-Face AccountabilityFood Allergy ProcessesBottle-Feeding ProceduresSafe Sleep PracticesWorking CollaborativelyReading in EnglishWriting in English

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Education for State of EmploymentState Licensing Qualifications for Teacher AssistantRequired Background ClearancesRequired Health ScreeningsAssociate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related FieldPrior Early Childhood or Classroom ExperienceCDA

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Location : Address

900 Kennedy Drive

Company Overview

We’re hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant!

If you love working with young children and have experience in childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting a fun, engaging classroom environment.

Why Cadence Education? Cadence Education is dedicated to creating bright futures for children, families, and educators. We offer a research‑based curriculum in warm, home‑like environments and foster a collaborative, supportive culture where team members can grow and thrive.

About the Role Under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership (Lead Teacher or Teacher), the Teacher Assistant supports daily classroom activities and the implementation of Cadence Education programs. This role helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including those with IEPs, while ensuring safety and licensing compliance.

Why This Role is a Total Blast:

Start TODAY: Jump in and start making a difference now!
Awesome Benefits(Full-Time Assistants):
Competitive pay +on-demand paywith UKG Wallet—access your earnings anytime!
50% childcare tuition discount—a sweet deal for your own little ones!
Hourly Pay Rate $15 - $19.50
401(k) with employer matchto secure your future.
Amazing perks: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and evenpet insurance!
Paid time offthat grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance.
Grow Your Way: Paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development to boost your career.
Live Joyfully: We’ve got your back with a supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance.
Join a Leader: With 340+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education!

Job Description

What You’ll Do

Support apositive and respectful classroom environment, ensuring each child is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
Greet children and families daily and help buildprofessional, welcoming relationships.
Assist in recognizing and responding toindividual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
Support classroom staff with planning and implementingdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumand Cadence Signature Programs.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence‑approved tools.
Follow theCadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual, including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
Assist with managing, documenting, and reporting escalated child behaviors in accordance with Cadence procedures.
Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Participate inrequired meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled work hours.

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name‑to‑Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle‑feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred, but not required if state licensing requirements are met.

Experience

Must meetminimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
Prior early childhood or classroom experience is preferred.

Credentials & Licensing

Must meet allstate licensing qualificationsfor a Teacher Assistant in a licensed childcare center.
Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.

Scheduling Requirements (Please Review Carefully)

Flexibility is essential.Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs.
Work schedules may vary andare not guaranteed to be eight‑hour shifts.
Daily start and end timesmay vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Job Location : City

Pekin

Job Location : State/Province

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School BrandCadence Academy Preschool

ID 2026-65850

School Name 941 - Pekin

Position Type Full-Time

Min Salary USD $15.00/Hr.

Max Salary USD $19.50/Hr.

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