Preschool Teacher Assistant 1.0 (40 hours)

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

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Benefits Included

Job summary

Parkway Schools is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports instructional staff by reinforcing lessons and assisting with classroom activities under a certified teacher's supervision.

Starting pay is $17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training; $18.38/hr with a 4-year degree. Benefits are included. DESE Substitute Certification is required to work.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts required for 36 college credit hours.
• Copy of HS diploma, GED or HISET (translated if applicable).
• DESE Substitute Certification required before working.

Responsibilities

• Assist full-time teachers with daily lesson plans and classroom organization.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized environment.
• Engage with students and support routines and transitions throughout the day.
• Follow a flexible schedule and collaborate with the teacher.
• Support classroom management and supervision as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Education

36 college credit hours

Substitute teacher training

HS diploma / GED / HISET

DESE Substitute Certification

Job description

This is a full time 1.0 position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Required

At least 36 college credit hours - will need to provide official transcripts (and have translated if applicable).

OR

Completion of substitute teacher training - will need to provide a COPY of HS diploma, GED or HISET is needed (and have translated if applicable).

Either requirement above MUST have DESE Substitute Certification before you are able to work.

Link to more information

Starting Pay: 17.38/hr with 36 hours of college credit or substitute teacher training

18.38/hr with 4 year degree

• Benefits Included*

Position Summary

To improve the educational program by assisting the instructional and administrative staff. The Teaching Assistant will assist full-time teachers, reinforcing materials and lessons covered in the classroom to facilitate student learning. Under the direction of a certified teacher, performs a variety of classroom, general, and clerical duties related to assisting a student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(Major duties which the position exists to perform)

• Supports and assists the teacher with daily lesson plan setup and classroom organization
• Helps maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized environment
• Engages with students and supports routines and transitions throughout the day
• Follows an organized, flexible schedule and collaborates openly with the teacher
• Supports the teacher's classroom management and supervision plans
• Uses positive guidance techniques and provides choices when appropriate
• Communicates concerns appropriately to the classroom teacher, Preschool Coordinator, or Director of Early Learning
• Upholds the Parkway and Project Construct philosophy, emphasizing process over product
• Demonstrates a desire to grow professionally, especially in child development and constructivist practices
• Performs other duties as assigned