Teacher Assistant

Little Trojan Academy; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools seeks a Teacher Assistant for Little Trojan Academy in Jenks, Oklahoma. You will assist in daily classroom operations, support early childhood learning, and help prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson activities.

The role reports to the Site Coordinator and requires a high school diploma or GED, with preschool/childcare experience preferred. Must meet licensing requirements and be able to lift up to 30–40 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in preschool or childcare teaching preferred.
• Must meet all state licensing requirements.
• Early childhood training through credit and/or non-credit classes preferred.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds to shoulder height.
• Ability to bend, stand, kneel, lift and move freely to interact with children and perform duties.
• Satisfy district health and citizenship requirements.
• Alternatives to qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Assist with everyday operations of the program, including setting up before students arrive and cleaning up afterwards.
• Work with students in a manner that supports each child’s growth and development.
• Assist in preparing lesson plans for children aligned with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Implement lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment.
• Attend meetings and fulfill staff development requirements.
• Assist in program evaluation.
• Support positive, respectful discipline in line with the Jenks Elementary Handbook.
• Attend licensing-standard workshops and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preschool experience

Physical stamina

Interaction with children

Lesson plan support

Mobility and lifting

Discipline and behavior guidance

Health and citizenship requirements

Flexible to supervisor duties

Education

High School diploma or GED

Early childhood training

Job description

Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5615440
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Site Coordinator - Little Trojans Academy

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.

Experience in preschool or childcare teaching preferred.

Must meet all state licensing requirements.

Early childhood training through credit and/or non-credit classes, workshops, conferences, etc. preferred.

Ability to lift thirty pounds to shoulder height.

The ability to bend, stand, kneel, lift and move freely about in order to interact with children and perform all job duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: Assist in providing innovative teaching and care in an early learning environment that offers and encourages choice and developmentally appropriate self-direction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assist with everyday operations of the program, including setting up before students come and cleaning up after the students leave.

Work with students in a manner consistent with each child’s growth and development, be aware of each child's needs.

Assist in preparing lesson plans for children in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.

Implement lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment. Structure work and play centers to meet the needs of the children and licensing requirements.

Attend all required meetings and meet all staff development requirements.

Assist in evaluation of the program.

Adhere to student behavior and discipline as per the Jenks Elementary Handbook. Guide and administer discipline in a positive, respectful manner, while promoting self-control, self-direction and self-esteem for each individual child.

Attend workshops and conferences in accordance with licensing standards and requirements per licensed year.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Nine (9) OR Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.37 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jamie Peer , Assistant Director
• Little Trojan Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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