Preschool Teacher Assistant 1.0 (40 hours)

Parkway Schools; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway Schools is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant for the 2025/2026 school year. This entry-level full-time position requires assistant support for educational programs, maintaining classroom organization, engaging with students, and collaborating with teachers. A degree or substitute training is essential, with a starting pay of $17.04/hr for candidates with college credit or $18.01/hr for those with a 4-year degree.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• 36 college credit hours or completion of substitute training required.
• Must provide official transcripts or certifications.
• DESE Substitute Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily lesson plans and classroom organization.
• Engage with students and support classroom routines.
• Demonstrate growth in professional development in child development.

Skills

Child Development

Classroom Management

Positive Guidance Techniques

Education

36 college credit hours

Substitute Teacher Training

DESE Substitute Certification

High School Diploma / GED / HISET

4-year degree

Job description

Preschool Teacher Assistant 1.0 (40 hours)

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This is a full-time position for the 2025/2026 school year.

Requirements

• At least 36 college credit hours - must provide official transcripts (translated if applicable).
• OR completion of substitute teacher training - must provide a copy of HS diploma, GED, or HISET (translated if applicable).

Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certification before you can work. More information.

Starting Pay

$17.04/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training.
$18.01/hr with a 4-year degree.

Benefits

Benefits included.*

Position Summary

To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will support full-time teachers, reinforce classroom materials, and perform classroom, general, and clerical duties under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Essential Duties

• Support and assist with daily lesson plans and classroom organization.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized environment.
• Engage with students and support routines and transitions.
• Follow an organized, flexible schedule and collaborate with the teacher.
• Support classroom management and supervision plans.
• Use positive guidance techniques and provide choices when appropriate.
• Communicate concerns appropriately to the teacher, Preschool Coordinator, or Director of Early Learning.
• Uphold Parkway and Project Construct philosophies, emphasizing process over product.
• Demonstrate a desire to grow professionally, especially in child development and constructivist practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education

This job is active and accepting applications.