Classroom Assistant - WMS

Young World Physical Education; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwood R-6 School District Wildwood Middle School in Wildwood, Missouri seeks a Classroom Assistant to support instructional staff. Position is 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week, with a schedule of 7:45 am to 2:15 pm. Starting date September 4, 2026.

Certification: teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required. An ideal candidate will assist with learning packets, supervise students, and help implement lesson plans under the teacher’s direction.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate preferred; substitute certification required.
• Strong ability to support teachers and students in daily classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional materials and learning packets.
• Support teacher with demonstrations, copying materials and progress checks.
• Help supervise students during lunch and recess and during field trips as needed.
• Contribute to classroom management and student engagement under teacher direction.

Skills

MS Office

Google programs

Classroom support

Verbal communication

Education

60+ semester hours or MO substitute certificate

Job description

Classroom Assistant - WMS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889210
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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: 7:45 am - 2:15 pm

Start date: September 4, 2026

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

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