Teacher Assistant 5K / Southside Early Childood Center

Darlington County School District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,838 - 23,025; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District in Missouri is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Southside Early Childhood Center for a 190-day position.

The base salary is $20,932, dependent on education and experience, with duties including classroom assistance, student supervision, and daily care as needed, and compliance with dress code and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty academic credit hours from an accredited institution.
• Or an associate degree (or higher).
• Or a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ready to Work Credentials required.
• WIN Assessment – Level 3 certification.
• ParaPro – minimum passing score of 456.
• Other qualifications may be considered with Board approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance.
• Supervise students at all times.
• Provide daily care (toileting, diapering, feeding) as needed.
• Adhere to district dress code policies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and records.
• Support all aspects of student growth and development.
• Lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom support

Education

Sixty credits

Associate degree

High school diploma

Ready to Work Credentials

WIN Assessment Level 3

ParaPro 456

Job description

Teacher Assistant 5K - Southside Early Childhood Center

Job ID: 5084

Position Type: Instructional Support - Non Certified/ Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 7/8/2026

Date Available: 2026‑2027 School Year

Location: Southside Early Childhood Center

Description

190‑day position

Salary: $20,932 base salary (based on education and teacherassistant experience)

A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) academic credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education
• Or an associate degree (or higher)
• Or high school diploma or equivalent
• Ready to Work Credentials
• WIN Assessment – minimum Level 3 certification
• ParaPro – minimum passing score of 456 on ParaPro, the state approved academic assessment
• Other qualifications may be accepted if the Board approves

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom teaching assistance
• Provide supervision of students at all times
• Provide students with daily care (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.) as needed or required
• Adhere to district dress code policies
• Maintain required confidentiality in regard to students and school records
• Positively support all facets of student growth and development
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
• Perform other duties as assigned

Closing Date

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED