St. Louis Public Schoolsposted 3 months ago
Saint Louis, MO
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Early Childhood Education Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting and supporting 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. The Montessori Teacher Assistant works under the direction of the teacher and supervision of the principal.
Responsibilities
- Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher
- Guide independent study, enrichment and/or remedial work for students assigned by the teacher
- Correct assignments completed by students as assigned by the classroom teacher
- Assist with whole group activities within the classroom and throughout the school
- Assist teacher with the administration, and scoring of student assessments as assigned by the teacher
- Perform duties related to the preparation of materials and supplies needed for classroom instruction
- Assist with supervision of students during recess, lunch periods, field experiences, and special events
- Participate in professional development activities as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Some experience working with young children (ages 3-12 years)
- Computer Skills
- Experience working with teachers and students in an educational setting (preferred)
- Some experience tutoring young children
- A minimum of 60 hours of college credits OR an Associate's degree or higher OR a passing score on Missouri ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment OR completion of Missouri's online Substitute training program OR a valid Missouri Substitute Teaching Certificate
Nice-to-haves
- Team player who is flexible and enthusiastic
- Good English skills, both verbal and written
- Computer literate or willing to learn
- Pride in quality performance
- Varied interests, hobbies, or abilities
- Comfortable with diverse populations
Benefits
- Fully-paid health insurance for self
- $30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)
- $40,000 group term life insurance
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
- Pension plan
- Robust wellness programs
