PART-TIME ECE STAFF ASSISTANT

Affton Early Childhood Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Affton Early Childhood Center is seeking a part-time Staff Assistant for a 9.5-month position in a co-taught early childhood classroom. The role supports instructional activities and classroom operations, with hours 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Starting as soon as possible, the pay ranges from $16.74 to $25.42 per hour depending on certification and experience. A high school diploma is required, with multiple options for substitute certification noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• To obtain Substitute Certification: 60 college credits, associate’s degree or higher, or PASS scores on Missouri assessments or completion of 20-hour substitute training.
• Missouri Teaching Certification is preferred.
• Experience in a school setting and with children is preferred.
• Experience with MS Office, Google Docs and email is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom supports and activities to aid student learning.
• Support educational programs and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist administration with daily classroom operations.

Skills

Listening well

Respond to questions

Team player

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college credits

Associate’s degree or higher

Missouri ParaPro / Paraprofessional cert (pre/post 2013)

Missouri substitute training (20-hr)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Docs

Email

Job description

Job Description

ANTICIPATED START DATE :As soon as possible

LOCATIONS Affton Early Childhood Center (AECC)

DETAILS 9.5-month support staff position, part-time 20 hours per week, no fringe benefits. Work schedule is 11:30AM-3:30PM M-F. This part-time position may work in a co-taught early childhood classroom.

COMPENSATION According to the Support Staff Pay Schedule within the Certified Staff Assistant and Staff Assistant ranges. Those with a Teaching Certification will begin on Level G, Step 1 starting at $20.96 hourly. Those with a Substitute Certification will begin on Level B, Step 1 starting at $16.74 hourly. Placement within the ranges on the 2026-27 Support Staff Pay Schedule are determined by like experience and education.

JOB SUMMARY To assist the administration by providing support to school educational programs through providing appropriate classroom supports, activities and learning environment in order that students may learn effectively and experience a smoothly functioning program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• In addition to a high school diploma, one of the following is required to obtain a Substitute Certification:
• 60 college credit hours,
• Associate’s degree or higher,
• Missouri ParaPro Assessment passing score (before September 23, 2013),
• Missouri Paraprofessional Assessment passing score (after September 23, 2013), or
• Completed Missouri’s 20-hour online substitute training program

Pursuant to DESE requirements, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) supports the 20-hour substitute training program as an allowable qualification for paraprofessionals who meet the requirements found in the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (PL 107-110).

• Missouri Teaching Certification preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, email, etc is preferred.
• Experience working with office equipment preferred.
• The ability to listen well and respond to questions from students in a professional manner is required.
• The ability to redirect and interact positively with students is required.
• The ability to work independently, use good judgment, think quickly, and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required.
• The ability to remain flexible & positive with the demands of the job without losing sight of the mission, task or assignment is required.
• The ability to work as a team player, communicate and collaborate with staff is required.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with students and the school community is required.
• The ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multicultural student population is required.
• The willingness to learn new material and, as needed, attend professional development is required.

For more information regarding Staff Assistant duties and responsibilities, please view the Instructional Staff Assistant Job Description .

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PART-TIME ECE STAFF ASSISTANT

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971949

Application Deadline: Nov 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediate

Position Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.74 to $25.42 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required