Elementary School Teacher Assistant - OYO

Parkway Schools; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway Schools in Chesterfield, Missouri is seeking a full-time Elementary School Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year, one-year, 1.0 position. Starting pay is $17.38/hour with 36 college credits or $18.38/hour with a 4-year degree, and DESE Substitute Certification is required before you may work.

The role supports instructional staff, reinforces lessons, supervises students, and assists with classroom materials under a certified teacher's direction.

Qualifications

• At least 36 college credit hours and provide official transcripts.
• Completion of substitute teacher training with HS diploma/GED or HISET.
• DESE Substitute Certification required before work begins.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time teachers and reinforce classroom lessons.
• Supervise classrooms in emergencies and monitor student activities.
• Provide one-to-one or small group tutoring and practice activities.
• Prepare instructional materials and support clerical tasks as needed.
• Support behavior management and student encouragement throughout the day.

Education

36 college credit hours

substitute teacher training

DESE Substitute Certification

Job description

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Openings as of 8/21/2026

Elementary School Teacher Assistant - OYO JobID: 6674

• Position Type: Teacher's Assistant / Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Closing Date: 08/27/2026

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).

OR

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.

Link to more information

Starting Pay: 17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training 18.38/hr with 4 year degree

*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.

Postings current as of 8/21/2026 5:29:17 PM CST.

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