Toddler Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Toddler Teacher Assistant

Riverton, UT

We’re hiring immediately!Canterbury Academy in Riverton, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Toddler 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. 

Enjoy the many benefits of working at Cadence Education:

• Competitive compensation
• $12.00 - $15.60
• $250 teacher referral bonus
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Educational and professional development
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Annual Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Company Paid CDA

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Why join Canterbury Academy in Riverton? 

• Monday through Friday schedule. 
• Day Shift, no nights, and no weekends. 
• Vibrant culture with monthly employment recognition and appreciation. 
• 8 classrooms, 3 playgrounds, indoor gym for students and a teacher's lounge.  
• Nightly cleaning crew.  
• Close to elementary schools and fire department.  

Successful candidates will have:  

• Previous experience in education preferred.   
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• Team player mentality.  
• Genuine interest and personality for teaching children 
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within business hours. 
• Demonstrated classroom and time management skills preferred. 
• Holding yourself to professional standards in appearance, attendance and communication. 

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.

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Company Overview

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 a teacher 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

Salary : $12 - $16