Elementary TA

Lincoln Academy • Pleasant Grove, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at Lincoln Academy and help shape the future—one student at a time. We’re currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Assistants to support classrooms in K-5th. If you love working with students, enjoy fast-paced school environments, and want to make a daily impact, this is the opportunity for you. As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll work side-by-side with lead educators to enhance instruction, support classroom management, and build meaningful relationships with students. Whether guiding a small group, or encouraging teamwork on the playground, you’ll be a vital part of our students’ daily success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (a degree in education or related field is a plus).
• Prior experience working with students or in an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team culture.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing needs.
• Comfortable with technology and instructional tools.

Nice To Haves

• Student-focused, responsible, and team-oriented.
• Flexible and confident in adapting to different classrooms or grade levels.
• Calm under pressure and quick to respond to student needs.
• Professional in communication with both students and adults.
• Excited to contribute to a culture of learning and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction by assisting with lessons, managing behavior, and supervising student activities.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce academic concepts and build skills.
• Provide classroom coverage when teachers are absent, using prepared materials and adapting as needed.
• Help prepare, organize, and manage instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Supervise and ensure student safety during non-instructional times (lunch, recess, carpool).
• Assist students with special needs or learning plans (IEPs, 504s), following teacher guidance.
• Foster a respectful, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
• Reinforce Lincoln Academy’s policies regarding dress code, behavior, and safety.
• Guide families through the carpool process (morning or afternoon shifts as assigned).

Benefits

• Allstate worksite products
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Fully sponsored by Lincoln Academy for your wellbeing: Access to Therapist through Blomquist Hale (EAP)
• Paid Identity Theft Individual Plan
• Use of Lincoln Loot for paid Time Off requests.
• Up to 12 hours Bereavement & 1 Week of Jury Duty Leave as governed by Lincoln Academy’s Leave Policy #5006.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED