Teacher Assistant Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Teacher Assistant
Normandy Schools Collaborative
Normandy Schools Collaborative – Normandy, Missouri This job is also posted in Normandy Schools Collaborative
Job Details

Job ID:

5234602

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 12, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

To assist and support teachers in developing school and district-level objectives by working with individual students or small groups of students to help them acquire grade -level skills and abilities. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
Reports to: Building Principal

Supervises:

None

Pay Grade:

Classified Salary

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares for classroom activities, under supervisor of classroom teacher
Performs clerical duties, as needed
Helps maintain neat and orderly classroom
Assists individual children in need of special attention
Sets up AV equipment for instructional purposes
Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepares required reports
Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teacher
Works with small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher
Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside, during lunch, bus and playground duty
Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snacks, toilet, and clothing routine
Participates in staff development training programs
Participates in staff meetings and special events as assigned
Performs all other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work well with children
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and file maintenance
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work habits necessary for the independent completion of assignments within stipulated timeline and guidelines (High task performance and good attendance)

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency
Minimum of 60 hours of college credits (official/unofficial transcript must be uploaded)
Experience working with children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is Page 2 of 2 occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs., such as lifting files and paper.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously interacts with the public and staff.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type:

Full-Time
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