Elementary Building Aide 2026-2027

Barbara C. Jordan Elementary; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University City School District Barbara C. Jordan Elementary in St. Louis, Missouri seeks an Elementary Building Aide to support teachers and students by handling daily tasks that foster academic and social growth.

The position requires at least 60 college credit hours, a sincere desire to educate children, and the ability to motivate, be creative, flexible and patient. It is a full-time role with an emphasis on teamwork and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours or education-related coursework required.
• Sincere desire to work with and help educate children.
• Ability to motivate others, be creative, flexible and patient.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Provide hands-on interactions with children related to play/reinforcement and prompting.
• Play and create a fun environment for children.
• Follow through when delivering instruction to a child.
• Intervene when behavioral concerns arise.
• Complete paperwork including data collection.
• Organize and maintain organization and cleanliness of work area.
• Attend team meetings and trainings as necessary.
• Implement specified teaching techniques and behavioral intervention procedures.
• Follow individual schedule in classrooms and with students.
• Independent completion of time and effort log.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional and mature work behavior.

Skills

Sincere desire to educate

Motivate others

Creative

Flexible

Patient

Education

60 college credit hours

Job description

University City School District Barbara C. Jordan Elementary - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Elementary Building Aide 2026-2027

University City School District Barbara C. Jordan Elementary - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5893935

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary:

TheElementary Building Aide is responsible for supporting the teaching staff by carrying out daily tasks designed to help students excelboth socially and academically.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Communicate effectively with staff and students
• Provide“hands on” interactions with children related to play/reinforcement and prompting
• Play and create fun environment for children
• “Follow through” when delivering instruction to a child
• Intervene whenbehavioral concerns arise
• Complete paperwork including data collection
• Organize and/or maintain organization and cleanliness of work area
• Attend team meetings and trainings as necessary
• Implement specified teaching techniques and behavioral intervention procedures
• Follow individual schedule in classrooms and with students
• Independent completion of time and effort log
• Maintain confidentiality and professional and mature work behavior

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications noted below are required to enable the employee to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this position.

• Minimum of 60 college credit hours - education related courses preferred
• Sincere desire to work with and help educate children
• Ability to motivate others, be creative, flexible and patient

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 30 feet
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending and reaching for extended periods of time
• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area
• This position will subject the employee to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work related hazards

EEO Statement:

The School District of University City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law.

Learn more about The School District of University City at www.ucityschools.org

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• McNair Administration
• Email: [e-mail]