Elementary School Teaching Assistant - 1-Year, Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Included

Job summary

Parkway Schools in Chesterfield, MO, seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year (one year only). The position requires at least 36 college credit hours or completion of substitute teacher training, and the DESE Substitute Certification prior to employment.

Starting pay is $17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute training, and $18.38/hr with a four-year degree. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must have DESE Substitute Certification before employment.
• 36 college credit hours and official transcripts required.
• Completion of substitute teacher training with HS diploma, GED or HISET copy (translated if applicable).
• HS diploma/GED/HISET copy and official transcripts must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Performs supportive instructional tasks under the direction of a certified staff member.
• Supervise classrooms in emergency situations.
• Monitors students during independent work and provides assistance as needed.
• Provides tutoring to students in one-to-one or small group settings.
• Provides practice and reinforcement activities following direct instruction.
• Assists in preparing instructional materials.
• Performs supportive behavior management tasks as directed.
• Assists in implementing classroom behavior management systems.
• Provides emotional support and encouragement to students.
• Assists in supervising students throughout the school day and with various routines.
• Assists certified staff with clerical duties as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Parkway Schools in Chesterfield, MO, seeks a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year (one year only). The position requires at least 36 college credit hours or completion of substitute teacher training, and the DESE Substitute Certification prior to employment.

Starting pay is $17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute training, and $18.38/hr with a four-year degree. Benefits included.