Preschool Teacher Assistant

Job overview

The Preschool Teacher Assistant role is onsite in Walpole, MA, with hourly pay of $16.40–$19.40. Schedules may vary based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs; daily start and end times are not guaranteed, and shifts are not guaranteed to be eight hours. The role supports Cadence Education’s early childhood programs and classroom teams. Under the direction of the School Director and classroom leadership, the assistant helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The role supports developmentally appropriate curriculum, responds to children’s individual needs, follows safety and supervision procedures, and helps ensure classroom activities comply with licensing requirements.

What you'll do

• Support a positive and respectful classroom
• greet children and families
• assist with individual developmental, behavioral, cultural, and learning needs, including following IEPs and behavioral support plans as directed
• support curriculum and Cadence Signature Programs
• communicate with families and coworkers using approved tools
• follow safety and supervision procedures and document incidents
• assist with escalated child behaviors
• attend required meetings and training
• and support daily classroom activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool teacher assistant

walpole ma

cadence education

full-time

onsite

early childhood education

classroom support

child safety and supervision

developmentally appropriate curriculum

iep support

state licensing qualifications

$16.40-$19.40/hour

childcare tuition discount

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• On-demand pay
• 75% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

Why this role

Schedules may change and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts. An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education is preferred but not required if state licensing requirements are met; state licensing qualifications and required clearances must be satisfied.

About the employer

428-Walpole is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.