Elementary Teacher's Aide

Position:Elementary Teacher's Aide

Location: Webster Groves, MO

Job :227

# of Openings:1

We are seeking an Elementary Aide who loves Jesus, loves kids, and joyfully strives for excellence in education. The ideal candidate will have experience working with 1st Graders in a classroom setting as well as supervising at recess and lunchroom settings. This role is a great fit for an experienced teacher seeking to take a step back into a part-time support role, or for an experienced aide desiring to serve in LCMS Lutheran ministry.

• Assist the elementary teacher in managing the classroom and ensuring a safe learning environment
• Assist the elementary teacher in implementing classroom lessons and activities
• Prepare packets and folders for classroom activities: copying, printing, laminating, cutting, etc.
• Assist the elementary teacher in classroom setup, decorating, and basic tidying
• Supervise students during lunch and recess

• Joy in working with elementary-aged children
• Desire to serve children, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to manage groups of 20+ children in classroom, lunchroom, and outdoor settings
• Ability to take direction from school principal and lead teachers
• Ability to work side-by-side with other aides and staff
• Professional and courteous communication with parents, students, and colleagues
• Comfortable with basic technology, including email, word processing, and network drives
• Comfortable with learning new technology and/or smart phone apps
• Ability to stand for several hours, crouch/bend down to children's levels, and go up/down stairs multiple times a day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Alignment with the CCLS Statement of Faith is mandatory
• Active membership in an LCMS Lutheran congregation is preferred
• Past experience as a classroom teacher or aide is preferred

• Part-time position, Monday through Friday, 5 hours per day (25 hours per week)
• Mondays & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Off work for school breaks and holidays

• This position will become open starting November 2, but an early start in October is also available
• Typical annual schedule is August 1 through May 31, with the months of June & July off
• Longer breaks include Thanksgiving Break (1 week), Christmas Break (2 weeks), and Spring Break (1 week)
• Worker should return from any family vacations by August 1 to help prep for the new school year
• Part-time hourly pay $16/hour for associate's degree; $17/hour for bachelor's degree
• Part-time benefits include employer-paid pension and 403(b) matching, plus disability and basic life insurance
• Paid training, professional development, mentorship, and quarterly 1:1 check-ins with your leader
• CCLS Health & Wellness Program: incentive program promoting physical, mental, and spiritual wellness

Christ Community Lutheran School transforms lives through Christ-centered education.

CCLS will nurture each child through the Gospel to live the faith and share the Good News of Jesus Christ in an innovative environment of academic excellence.