Classroom Assistant (One Year Only) - Woerther

Woerther Elementary; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Woerther Elementary in Ballwin, MO is seeking a Classroom Assistant for a one-year term. The role supports the teacher, helps develop learning materials, and assists during drills, tests, and daily classroom activities. Starting ASAP, work is 30 hours weekly (9:00 am–3:30 pm).

Certification: Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required. Pay is $17.94/hour, $18.69/hour for MO teacher-certified staff, with duties under the Building Principal and as assigned.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required.

Responsibilities

• Accept direction from classroom teacher.
• Assist 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 setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments.
• Assist the teacher in routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening skills, and guiding and motivating students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Classroom management

Technology literacy

Adaptability

Education

Sixty semester hours or MO substitute certificate

Tools

MS Office

Google programs

Job description

Classroom Assistant (One Year Only) - Woerther

Rockwood R-6 School District Woerther Elementary - Ballwin, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5917392

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:0 0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required.

$17.94 per hour

$18.69 per hour if MO teacher certified

30 hours per week, 6 hours per day.

Schedule: (9:00 am to 3:30 pm)

Start date: ASAP

Anycurrent support staff employee eligible to transfer must submita TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.

POSITION TITLE:

Classroom Assistant

STATUS:

School Term Position, 6 hours per day

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Approved

Not Approved

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 understands 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, learns techniques for implementing curriculum← truncated

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:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reach

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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