Job Description
đź’° Pay Rate: $18.41/hour
⏰ Hours: Vary by school; shifts fall between 7 AM–5 PM
Step into a role where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every day brings a chance to shape a child’s future. If you love supporting young learners and thrive in a lively, team‑oriented environment, this Teacher Assistant position might be your perfect fit.
🌟 What You’ll Do
As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll be an essential partner in the classroom—helping students ages 3–12 grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with a classroom teacher and under the guidance of the principal, you’ll bring learning to life through hands‑on support and meaningful interactions.
Your daily impact will include:
- Supporting individual students or small groups to reinforce lessons
- Guiding independent study, enrichment, and remedial activities
- Assisting with grading, prepping materials, and organizing classroom tools
- Helping lead group activities and school‑wide events
- Preparing supplies and instructional resources for daily learning
- Supervising students during lunch, recess, field trips, and special events
- Participating in professional development to sharpen your skills
- Pitching in wherever needed to keep the classroom running smoothly
🎒 What You Bring
Skills & Strengths
- A flexible, upbeat, collaborative spirit
- Clear and confident communication in English
- Basic computer skills or a willingness to learn
- A commitment to quality, care, and student success
- Unique interests or hobbies that enrich the learning environment
- Comfort working with students from diverse backgrounds
Experience
- Experience working with young children (ages 3–12)
- Familiarity with educational settings or tutoring (preferred)
- Basic computer literacy
🎓 Education Requirements
You must meet one of the following:
- 60+ college credit hours
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Passing score on the Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment
- Completion of Missouri’s online Substitute Training Program
- Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate
- Approval by the Board of Education
