Classroom Assistant - Uthoff Valley

Uthoff Valley Elementary; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwood R-6 School District Uthoff Valley Elementary in Fenton, Missouri seeks a Classroom Assistant to support the teacher and students during a 6-hour day schedule.

Starting ASAP, the role offers $17.94 per hour ($18.69 with MO teacher certification) for 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm, with standard school-term benefits and opportunities to assist in learning activities.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required.
• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university.
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Under the direction of the teacher, assists with independent, tutorial, and small study groups
• Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to student's needs

Skills

Communication with staff

Student interaction

Computer skills

Education

Sixty (60) semester hours

Tools

MS Office

Google apps

Job description

Classroom Assistant - Uthoff Valley

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907524

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 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:9:00am - 3:30pm

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

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

HUMAN RESOURCES:

x

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
• Under the direction of the teacher, assists with independent, tutorial, and small study groups
• Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to student's 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:

• 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