Preschool Teacher Assistant - Marquette HS

Marquette High School; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwood R-6 School District’s Marquette High School Preschool is seeking a Full-Time Preschool Teacher Assistant for the preschool classroom. The role supports a safe, caring environment and helps build foundations for elementary learning.

Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, totaling 40 hours weekly for 12 months. A Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification is required, with a starting salary of $17.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours preferred.
• Experience working with children in similar setting preferred.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a program that maintains the preschool philosophy and curriculum.
• Relate, communicate, and interact with children with patience and compassion.
• Interact effectively with staff and families in the program.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality about students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise the afternoon staff and classroom during teacher’s absence.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Attendance

Education

60 college credit hours preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Preschool Teacher Assistant - Marquette HS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919329

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in providing a safe and caring environment where children’s natural excitement for exploring, discovering, and learning are nurtured; assist in providing a good foundation for elementary school, in accordance with each child’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Location:Marquette High School - Preschool Classroom

Hours: 8:0 AM to4:30PM, Monday-Friday

Status: Full-time (40 hours weekly);12-Months

Salary: $17.71

This position requires either a valid Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification. Please add a copy of your certification to the application.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THEIR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATION BY THE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. Internal closing date is September 15, 2026.

POSITION TITLE:

Full-Day Preschool Teacher Assistant

STATUS:

12-Month

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Preschool Teacher

HUMAN RESOURCES:

x

Approved

Not Approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in implementing a program that maintains the preschool philosophy and curriculum
• Relate, communicate, and interact with children with patience and compassion
• Interact effectively with staff and families in the program
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality about students
• Complete 12 hours of in-service each year
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to assists students in physical tasks such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering, and self-help skills
• Ability to assume responsibility, respect, confidentiality, patience, and compassion with young children
• Ability to communicate clear and effectively
• Ability to establish an encouraging, caring, and safe environment for children
• Ability to judge when situation and/or information should be called to the attention of the supervisor
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to plan and implement afternoon activities for children which provide a variety of social, art, music, language, math, science, and motor opportunities designed to challenge children’s emerging abilities and support the preschool curriculum
• Ability to supervise and interact with children on their level (bending, stooping, lifting, and sitting on the floor) across settings as assigned (classroom, playground, gym, lunch, crisis management)
• Communicates and coordinates activity plans and classroom procedures with teacher
• Communicates with parents about child’s day at school
• Maintains a variety of record keeping tasks such as accident reports, snacks, afternoon lesson plans and safety drills
• Maintains and orders food service and classroom supplies
• Responsible for the overall supervision and management of the classroom in the afternoon and teacher’s absence
• Shops, plans, and posts snack menus
• Supervise the afternoon staff

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 60 college credit hours preferred
• Experience working with children in similar setting preferred
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Within assigned building(s) and classroom(s)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.71 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• DANIELLE SCHEER , Preschool Supervisor
• Early Childhood- Vandover
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]