Preschool Teacher Assistant - Marquette HS

Rockwood R-6 School District

Marquette High School - Chesterfield, Missouri This job is also posted in Rockwood R-6 School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5919329

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist in providing a safe and caring environment where children's natural excitement for exploring, discovering, and learning are nurtured; assist in providing a good foundation for elementary school, in accordance with each child's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Location:

Marquette High School - Preschool Classroom

Hours:

8:00 AM to 4:30

PM, Monday-Friday Status:

Full-time (40 hours weekly); 12-Months

Salary:

$17.71

This position requires either a valid Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification. Please add a copy of your certification to the application.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THEIR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATION BY THE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Internal closing date is September 15, 2026.

POSITION TITLE

Full-Day Preschool Teacher Assistant

STATUS:

12-Month

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Preschool Teacher

HUMAN RESOURCES

x

Approved

Not Approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in implementing a program that maintains the preschool philosophy and curriculum

Relate, communicate, and interact with children with patience and compassion

Interact effectively with staff and families in the program

Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality about students

Complete 12 hours of in-service each year

Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification

Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to assists students in physical tasks such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering, and self-help skills

Ability to assume responsibility, respect, confidentiality, patience, and compassion with young children

Ability to communicate clear and effectively

Ability to establish an encouraging, caring, and safe environment for children

Ability to judge when situation and/or information should be called to the attention of the supervisor

Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Ability to plan and implement afternoon activities for children which provide a variety of social, art, music, language, math, science, and motor opportunities designed to challenge children's emerging abilities and support the preschool curriculum

Ability to supervise and interact with children on their level (bending, stooping, lifting, and sitting on the floor) across settings as assigned (classroom, playground, gym, lunch, crisis management)

Communicates and coordinates activity plans and classroom procedures with teacher

Communicates with parents about child's day at school

Maintains a variety of record keeping tasks such as accident reports, snacks, afternoon lesson plans and safety drills

Maintains and orders food service and classroom supplies

Responsible for the overall supervision and management of the classroom in the afternoon and teacher's absence

Shops, plans, and posts snack menus

Supervise the afternoon staff

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

60 college credit hours preferred

Experience working with children in similar setting preferred

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Within assigned building(s) and classroom(s)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$17.71 Per Hour