Classroom Aide (Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary) (Part-Time) 2026-27

Young World Physical Education; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, Missouri, seeks a Classroom Aide for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. The aide supports teachers, reinforces instruction, and helps supervise students before school, at lunch, and during recess.

Minimum qualifications include a Missouri substitute teaching certificate, 36+ college credits, an associate degree, or completion of a 20-hour DESE sub course.

Qualifications

• Missouri substitute teaching certificate or equivalent.
• 36+ college credits or an associates degree.
• Completion of 20-hour DESE substitute course.
• Bachelor's degree not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare student materials and reinforce taught material.
• Manage student behavior and classroom organization.
• Implement school policies and regulations.
• Supervise students in lunch, recess, and non-classroom settings.

Education

Missouri substitute certificate

36+ college credits

Associates degree

DESE sub course (20h)

Job description

Classroom Aide (Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary) (Part-Time) 2026-27

Columbia Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School - Columbia, Missouri

Job Details

• Job ID: 5842850
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Schedule: CLAD
• Job Code: ##INSUP230
• FLSA / FTE: Non-exempt / .5 part-time
• Calendar: Classroom Aide
• Benefits: Not-Eligible
• Contract Type: Notification
• Bargaining Unit: None
• Revised Date: 10/15/25

Job Description

(Using a computer is suggested to complete application. Phones are not always compatible.)

Purpose

The classroom aide will assist classroom teachers in providing an appropriate education for students. He or she will also have responsibilities in supervising groups of students before school, during lunch and recess, and after school.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare student material and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher.
• Manage student behavior and classroom organization.
• Implement classroom and school policies, rules, and/or regulations.
• Assist the administrators in supervising students in non-classroom settings such as lunchroom/playground supervision and bus arrival/dismissal.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

District Expectations

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org

Reporting Relationships

Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Principal/Admin Assistant

Supervises: None

Qualifications

Minimum: Missouri substitute teaching certificate; 36+ college credit hours, or Associates degree, or 20-hour DESE sub course.

Preferred: 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; A strong desire to teach and be responsible for instructing children as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

ADA Requirements

Language: Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos; Communicate one-on-one and in small groups. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using units of American money, weight, volume, and distance. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: 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. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Perform basic computer skills including word processing and basic data entry related to student needs on district-provided technology; Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology usage. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills and Abilities: Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty and staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: The selected applicant will frequently stand, stoop, bend and kneel; The selected applicant frequently move throughout the building and must be able to walk long distances; The selected applicant must physically assist students with feeding, self-care, and toilet tasks as needed; The selected applicant must regularly lift 30 pounds; The selected applicant may have to quickly follow or catch up to a mobile student and redirect the student back to the appropriate class or activity; The selected applicant must have both close and distance vision. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. The individual will be required to work outdoors to perform tasks such as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess. These are essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17 to $22.10 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA; Support Staff > Supervisory Aide