Elementary School Teacher Assistant - OYO

Parkway Schools; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Included

Job summary

Parkway Schools in Ballwin, MO is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year (ONE YEAR ONLY). The position requires DESE Substitute Certification, 36 college credit hours (or substitute training), and official transcripts. Starting pay ranges from 17.38/hr with 36 college credits/training to 18.38/hr with a 4-year degree.

Benefits included. The role supports teachers and administrative staff, reinforcing classroom materials and lessons to facilitate student learning,

Qualifications

• Requires DESE Substitute Certification prior to employment.
• Official transcripts for 36 college credit hours must be provided.
• Copy of HS diploma/GED/HISET required and translated if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supports instructional staff under a certified teacher.
• Supervises classrooms in emergencies and monitors students.
• Provides one-to-one or small group tutorial assistance.
• Assists in preparation of instructional materials.
• Assists in classroom behavior management as directed.
• Performs clerical duties and other tasks as assigned.

Education

36 college credit hours

Substitute teacher training

DESE Substitute Certification

Job description

This is a full time 1.0 position for the 2026-2027 school year and is for ONE YEAR ONLY

Required

• At least 36 college credit hours- will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable)
• Completion of substitute teacher training - will need to provide a COPY of HS diploma, GED or HISET is needed (and have translated if applicable)

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

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

(Major duties which the position exists to perform)

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.