Job Description:

PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT

Pekin, Illinois 61554
We’re hiring immediately! Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool 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, we are dedicated to shaping bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Our team of passionate childcare professionals collaborates to deliver exceptional care and compassion, setting the standard for early education with our research-based curriculum and nurturing environments.
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.

EXPERIENCE THE MANY EXCITING BENEFITS OF WORKING FULL TIME AT CADENCE EDUCATION.

• Competitive compensation
• $14.50 – 16.00 per Hour
• 75% childcare tuition discount
• NEW! 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 stands as a leading early childhood education provider in the United States, managing over 300 private preschools and elementary schools spanning 30 states. With a legacy of over 30 years, we have honed unmatched expertise in preparing students to excel in their developmental journey.
  

  CR

Company Overview:

PRESCHOOL 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 a teacher assistant or in a licensed daycare preferred
  Preschool Teacher Assistant Job Responsibilities:
  A Preschool 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.

Please refer the Job description for details