Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Location: St. Louis

💰 Pay Rate: $17.87/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 Para Pro or Paraprofessional Assessment

• Completion of Missouri's online Substitute Training Program

• Valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate

• Approval by the Board of Education