Teacher Assistant

Overview

Pay Rate: $17.87/hour

Hours:

Varies based off school;
Anytime between 7am-5pm

Are you passionate about helping young minds grow? Do you thrive in a collaborative, energetic environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference? We’re looking for a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support our educators and empower students to reach their full potential.

As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the learning experience for students ages 3–12. Under the guidance of a classroom teacher and supervision of the principal, you’ll help students build grade-level skills through personalized support and engaging activities.

• Supporting individual students or small groups to reinforce classroom lessons
• Guiding independent study, enrichment, or remedial activities
• Assisting with grading and preparing classroom materials
• Helping lead group activities and school-wide events
• Preparing supplies and instructional tools for daily learning
• Supervising students during lunch, recess, field trips, and special events
• Participating in professional development to grow your skills
• Pitching in with other duties as needed

Skills & Strengths:

• A flexible, enthusiastic team player
• Strong communication skills in English
• Basic computer literacy or willingness to learn
• A commitment to quality and care
• Diverse interests or hobbies that enrich the classroom
• Comfort working with students from varied backgrounds

Experience:

• Experience working with young children (ages 3–12)
• Familiarity with educational settings or tutoring (preferred)
• Basic computer skills

Education Requirements (must meet one of the following):

• At least 60 college credit hours
• Associate’s degree or higher
• Passing score on the Missouri Para Pro or Paraprofessional Assessment
• Completion of Missouri’s online Substitute Training Program
• Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

• Approval by the Board of Education