
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Villa Rica, GAFull-time$13.5–17.55/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports classroom activities and program implementation under the direction of school and classroom leadership. The role helps maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs, including children with IEPs. The assistant also supports curriculum delivery, family communication, safety procedures, and licensing compliance.
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Full job description
Job Location : Address
1995 Mirror Lake Blvd
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:
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Start TODAY: Jump in and start making a difference now!
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Awesome Benefits(Full-Time Assistants):
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Competitive pay +on-demand paywith UKG Wallet—access your earnings anytime!
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50% childcare tuition discount—a sweet deal for your own little ones!
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401(k) with employer matchto secure your future.
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Amazing perks: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and evenpet insurance!
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Paid time offthat grows with seniority, paid holidays, and company-paid life insurance.
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Grow Your Way: Paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development to boost your career.
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Live Joyfully: We’ve got your back with a supportive team and a culture that champions work-life balance.
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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
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Support apositive and respectful classroom environment, ensuring each child is treated with care, dignity, and respect.
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Greet children and families daily and help buildprofessional, welcoming relationships.
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Assist in recognizing and responding toindividual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed.
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Support classroom staff with planning and implementingdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumand Cadence Signature Programs.
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Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership using Cadence‑approved tools.
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Follow theCadence Education Safety and Supervision Manual, including documenting and reporting accidents and incidents according to policy.
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Assist with managing, documenting, and reporting escalated child behaviors in accordance with Cadence procedures.
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Adhere to all Cadence Education policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
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Participate inrequired meetings, trainings, and professional development, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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Ability to consistently follow safety procedures, including Name‑to‑Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle‑feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a classroom team.
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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
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Must meetminimum experience and education requirements for the state of employment.
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Prior early childhood or classroom experience is preferred.
Credentials & Licensing
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Must meet allstate licensing qualificationsfor a Teacher Assistant in a licensed childcare center.
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Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
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CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are satisfied.
Scheduling Requirements (Please Review Carefully)
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Flexibility is essential.Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs.
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Work schedules may vary andare not guaranteed to be eight‑hour shifts.
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Daily start and end timesmay vary and cannot be guaranteed. #LI-Onsite
Job Location : City
Villa Rica
Job Location : State/Province
GA
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School BrandSunbrook Academy
ID 2026-69158
School Name 757 - Mirror Lake
Position Type Full-Time
Min Salary USD $13.50/Hr.
Max Salary USD $17.55/Hr.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,579 open Early Childhood Educator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$13.5–17.55/hr
- US median$18–21/hr916 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $15.53/hr, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Early Childhood Educator hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 41 open Early Childhood Educator jobs in Georgia and 1,579 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Georgia
- Sheltering Arms12 open
- Bright Horizons10 open
- Cadence Education (this employer)9 open
- Experience
- Early Childhood Educator postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (561 postings).
- Education
- 91 of the 1,579 open Early Childhood Educator jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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