Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

ReNEW Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Enrollment preference for staff kids

Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL

Job summary

Momentum Academy in St. Louis is seeking a Kindergarten Teaching Assistant to support scholars' academic growth and character development within a nurturing classroom.

The role involves assisting the lead teacher, fostering a positive learning environment, and promoting social skill growth. The position requires 60 college credits, ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessment, and a Substitute Teaching Certificate, with strong MS Office skills and an organized, proactive work style.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours required.
• Passing score of the ParaPro Assessment or Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Substitute Teaching Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kindergarten teacher in providing a quality, innovative and fun learning environment for all children.
• Supervise the class in the absence of the teacher.
• Enhance children’s development in language, motor, and creative areas.
• Aid in developing children’s social skills through positive guidance.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.
• Attend to the needs of individual children.
• Keep up to date with departmental policies
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons.
• Prepare tasks and materials.
• Provide administrative assistance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

60 college credit hours

ParaPro Assessment / Paraprofessional Assessment

Substitute Teaching Certificate

Job description

About Momentum Academy

Momentum Academy is a PK-8 public charter school district in St. Louis City committed to fostering love, wellness, growth, and academic excellence. We build character, confidence, and community by supporting scholars, families, and staff to thrive together.

Thrive At Momentum

Momentum is committed to acting with integrity and joy. We provide robust benefits, professional development, wellness supports, and a culture rooted in love, integrity, collaboration, solutions-driven mindsets, and joy. Staff thrive through research-based coaching, highly rated instructional materials, restorative practices, dedicated wellness spaces, and significant employer-paid benefits.

Why Choose Momentum?

• Competitive salary schedule with transparent pay equity


• Merit Pay opportunities for high performance


• Over 5 weeks of breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring, Care Break)


• Paid Time Off and PTO rollover


• Employer-paid short/long-term disability


• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (including dependent insurance contributions)


• Retirement benefits through PSRS-STL (Momentum contributes ~14%)


• Research-based coaching & professional development


• Intellectual Preparation & Learning Communities


• Certification and continuing education assistance


• Staff wellness budget and dedicated wellness spaces


• Free staff breakfast and lunch


• Enrollment preference for staff children

Role Overview

Under the direction of the Lead Teacher and Principal, the Kindergarten Teaching Assistant will support the academic success and character development of all kindergarten scholars within the assigned classroom. The Teacher Assistant will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the children to learn, grow and develop.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the kindergarten teacher in providing a quality, innovative and fun learning environment for all children


• Supervise the class in the absence of the teacher.


• Enhance children’s development in language, motor, and creative areas.


• Aid in developing children’s social skills through positive guidance.


• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.


• Attend to the needs of individual children.


• Keep up to date with departmental policies


• Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons.


• Prepare tasks and materials.


• Provide administrative assistance as required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• 60 college credit hours


• Passing score of the ParaPro Assessment or Paraprofessional Assessment


• Substitute Teaching Certificate

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working as a Teaching Assistant preferred (experience working with students and families in urban communities is a plus)


• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Proven track record of student achievement results


• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills.


• A tireless work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative solution finder.


• Open to feedback and committed to continuously improving.

Schedule & Work Environment

The core hours of all team members are 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM CST Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.

On Tuesdays and Friday, instructional team members work until 4pm for staff learning.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.