Classroom Aide (Derby Ridge Elementary) 2026-27

Columbia • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Aide assists classroom teachers in providing an appropriate education for students. The role also includes supervising groups of students before school, during lunch and recess, and after school. The aide prepares student materials, reinforces material previously taught by the teacher, supports classroom organization and student behavior, and follows classroom and school policies. The aide may assist administrators with supervision in non-classroom settings, including the lunchroom, playground, and bus arrival and dismissal. The position supports the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

The role requires maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff; identifying student needs and abilities and adapting instructional methods; and performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Basic computer and data-entry skills and use of district-provided instructional technology are essential. The work takes place in an active, noisy school environment and includes outdoor supervision duties.

Requirements

• Missouri substitute teaching certificate, 36 or more college credit hours, an associate degree, or completion of a 20-hour DESE substitute training course.
• Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos; communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in large groups.
• Perform basic arithmetic using units of American money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions; interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations.
• Perform basic computer skills, including word processing and student-related data entry on district-provided technology; use smart boards, projectors, and other district-provided instructional technology; follow district technology policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Identify individual students' needs and abilities and adapt instructional methods accordingly.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Frequently stand, stoop, bend, and kneel; move throughout the building and walk long distances.
• Physically assist students with feeding, self-care, and toileting tasks as needed.
• Regularly lift 30 pounds and be able to quickly follow or catch up to a mobile student and redirect them to the appropriate class or activity.
• Have close and distance vision.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Missouri teaching certificate.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Ability to work in a team-teaching setting.
• Strong desire to teach and be responsible for instructing children as assigned.
• Professional and friendly demeanor, with demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare student materials and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher.
• Manage student behavior and classroom organization.
• Implement classroom and school policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assist administrators in supervising students in non-classroom settings, including lunchroom and playground supervision and bus arrival and dismissal.
• Supervise groups of students before school, during lunch and recess, and after school.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree