Elementary TA

Elementary TA

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Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

Job description

Join the team at Lincoln Academy and help shape the future—one student at a time. We're currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Assistants to support classrooms in K-5th. If you love working with students, enjoy fast-paced school environments, and want to make a daily impact, this is the opportunity for you.

As a Teacher Assistant, you'll work side-by-side with lead educators to enhance instruction, support classroom management, and build meaningful relationships with students. Whether guiding a small group, or encouraging teamwork on the playground, you'll be a vital part of our students' daily success.

• Support classroom instruction by assisting with lessons, managing behavior, and supervising student activities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce academic concepts and build skills.
• Provide classroom coverage when teachers are absent, using prepared materials and adapting as needed.
• Help prepare, organize, and manage instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Supervise and ensure student safety during non-instructional times (lunch, recess, carpool).
• Assist students with special needs or learning plans (IEPs, 504s), following teacher guidance.
• Foster a respectful, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
• Reinforce Lincoln Academy's policies regarding dress code, behavior, and safety.
• Guide families through the carpool process (morning or afternoon shifts as assigned).

You'll be actively engaged with students throughout the school day—transitioning smoothly between classroom, lunchroom, recess duty, and carpool—all while modeling professionalism and positivity.

• Redirect student behavior during recess or carpool.
• Adjust activities or timing during sub coverage based on student needs.
• Assign lunchroom seating or clean-up tasks as needed.
• Contact parents if a student is sick or injured.
• Refer students for dress code or behavior concerns.
• Submit tech/facility support tickets.
• Shorten recess in case of bad weather.

• Student-focused, responsible, and team-oriented.
• Flexible and confident in adapting to different classrooms or grade levels.
• Calm under pressure and quick to respond to student needs.
• Professional in communication with both students and adults.
• Excited to contribute to a culture of learning and high expectations.

• High school diploma or equivalent (a degree in education or related field is a plus).
• Prior experience working with students or in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team culture.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing needs.
• Comfortable with technology and instructional tools.

• Part Time
  - Avg 28-30 hrs/week
• Days are Monday through Friday during the academic year.
• Hours between 7:35 AM to 2:45PM with 30 min lunch break built in.

Part-Time Benefits as specified in Lincoln Academy's benefit offerings and such as:

• Allstate worksite products
  • Accident Plan
  • Critical Illness Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Fully sponsored by Lincoln Academy for your wellbeing:
  • Access to Therapist through Blomquist Hale (EAP)
  • Paid Identity Theft Individual Plan
• Leave Types Available to you as a Part Time employee:
  • Use of Lincoln Loot for paid Time Off requests.
  • Up to 12 hours Bereavement & 1 Week of Jury Duty Leave as governed by Lincoln Academy's Leave Policy #5006.

At Lincoln Academy, Teacher Assistants are essential members of our school community. You'll not only support academic growth—you'll help create a safe, inspiring place where students thrive to serve, overcome, achieve and are ready to SOAR!.

Apply today to join a team that's passionate about learning and committed to student success!