Classroom Assistant - Geggie

Job Title

Classroom Assistant - Geggie Elementary, Eureka, Missouri

Job : 5746246

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Pay: $17.94 per hour; $18.69 per hour if MO teacher certified

Hours: 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day (Schedule 9-3:30 or 9:30-4 depending on building needs)

Position Type: Full-Time; FLSA Status:
Exempt

• Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required
• Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate
• Must be a citizen, resident, or hold a work visa

Any current support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.

• Accept direction from classroom teacher
• Assist at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal
• Assist in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids
• Assist teacher with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments
• Assist the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding, and interest-building exercises
• Assist the teacher in the overall supervision, control, and management of the classroom
• Assist with field trips
• Help collect resources for use in the classroom
• Review teacher’s lesson plans and understand the classroom assistant’s role in implementing the lesson plans
• Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned
• Under direction of the classroom teacher, learn techniques for implementing curriculum
• Under the direction of the teacher, assist with independent, tutorial, and small study groups
• Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to students’ needs

• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents
• Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds
• Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs
• Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside
• Ability to understand limited role of classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities
• Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax, and phone

• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff
• Positive, caring manner with children

Employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reach while performing job duties.