Classroom Assistant - LHS

Young World Physical Education; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 2,471,414 - 2,574,734; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Classroom Assistant at Lafayette High School in Wildwood, Missouri. This full-time position, requiring 30 hours per week, involves assisting the classroom teacher with various educational tasks and student supervision.

The ideal candidate should have at least 60 semester hours of education or a Missouri substitute certificate, with capabilities in classroom support, effective communication with parents and students, and proficiency in office software.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents.
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff.
• Positive, caring manner with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with duties assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in developing learning packets and other instructional aids.
• Supervise students during lunch and recess.

Skills

Effective communication with staff and parents

Supervision of children

Proficiency in MS Office and Google programs

Education

Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Position Title

Classroom Assistant

Location

Lafayette High School – Wildwood, Missouri

Employment Type

Full‑Time, School‑Term Position, 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day

Schedule

8:30 am – 3:00 pm; Start date: Aug 18, 2026

Pay

$17.94 per hour ($18.69 if MO teacher certified)

Reports to

Building Principal

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Summary

Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all students.

Essential Functions

• Accept direction from classroom teacher
• Assist at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal
• Assist in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids
• Assist teacher with carrying out his/her responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments
• Assist the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding, and interest‑building exercises
• Assist the teacher in the overall supervision, control, and management of the classroom
• Assist with field trips
• Help collect resources for use in the classroom
• Review teacher’s lesson plans and understand the classroom assistant’s role in assisting the teacher implement the lesson plans
• Under direction of administration will supervise students during lunch and recess time as assigned
• Under direction of the classroom teacher, learn techniques for implementing curriculum
• Under the direction of the teacher, assist with independent, tutorial, and small study groups
• Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to students’ needs

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents
• Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds
• Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs
• Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside
• Ability to understand limited role of classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities
• Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax, and phone

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff
• Positive, caring manner with children

Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment

Work Environment

• Employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reach

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Additional Information

Any current support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.