Kindergarten Teaching Assistant — Shape Young Learners' Growth

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

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.