Elementary School Teacher Assistant

Parkway School District; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 23,942 - 25,320; Full time

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Benefits included

Job summary

Parkway School District is hiring a full-time Teacher's Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Hanna Woods Elementary. The position supports teachers by managing instructional tasks, supervising students during various activities, and providing classroom management assistance.

To qualify, candidates must have at least 36 college credit hours or completion of substitute teacher training along with DESE Substitute Certification. Starting pay is $17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit, increasing to $18.38/hr with a four-year degree.

Qualifications

• Must be certified and have required college credits or training.
• Ability to provide emotional support and encouragement to students.
• Skill in preparing instructional materials and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in instructional tasks.
• Monitor students during activities and provide assistance.
• Supervise classrooms in emergency situations.

Skills

Supportive instructional tasks

Classroom management

Emotional support

Education

36 college credit hours

Completion of substitute teacher training

DESE Substitute Certification

Job description

This is a full time 1.0 position for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Position Type: Teacher's Assistant / Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 5/14/2026
• Location: Hanna Woods Elementary
• Date Available: 08/14/2026

Required

At least 36 college credit hours — will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable).

OR

Completion of substitute teacher training — will need to provide a copy of HS diploma, GED or HISET (and have translated if applicable).

Either requirement above must have DESE Substitute Certification before you are able to work.

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Starting Pay

17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training

18.38/hr with 4 year degree

Benefits Included

Benefits Included

Position Summary

To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist full‑time teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. Under the direction of a certified teacher, performs a variety of classroom, general, and clerical duties related to assisting a student.

Essential Duties

• Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Supervise classrooms in emergency situations.
• Monitors students during independent work activities and provides assistance as needed.
• Provides tutorial assistance to students in one‑to‑one or small group arrangements.
• Provides practice and reinforcement activities for students as follow‑up to direct instruction provided by the classroom teacher.
• Assists in preparation of instructional materials.
• Performs supportive behavior management tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Assists in implementing the classroom behavior management system as designed by a certified staff member.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement to students.
• Assists in the supervision of students throughout the school day (e.g., provides support services within regular classroom, loading/unloading of buses, lunch, recess, restroom, movement throughout the school building).
• Assists certified staff with clerical duties as needed.