Teacher Assistant (Fall 2026)

Hcakc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Overland Park seeks a dedicated teaching assistant to support a lead teacher in various classroom duties. The ideal candidate must exemplify a Christian role model, assist with lesson planning and provide individualized support to students in reading and phonetic exercises. Responsibilities include grading, overseeing lesson preparations, and collaborating with teachers to enhance student learning. Strong communication skills and a commitment to Christian principles are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must exemplify Christian values and attitudes in all interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to assist students on an individual basis.
• Capable of providing constructive feedback and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher in lesson planning and classroom management.
• Assist students with reading aloud and phonetic exercises.
• Grade student work to provide immediate feedback.
• Provide individual support in Bible and reading activities.

Skills

Faith-based commitment

Ability to assist with phonetic exercises

Experience with individualized instruction

Strong communication skills

Job description

To prayerfully provide support to a lead teacher in charge of a classroom. Duties may include helping to create lesson plans, documenting progress, grading, overseeing lesson preparations, helping with lunch and/or recess, and reinforcing lessons by tutoring individual students or small groups.

Coordinate with classroom teachers and reading specialist the following duties:

• Help students individually with phonetic exercises
• Assist students when reading aloud in class or in groups
• Periodic individualized Sight Word assessments
• Quarterly individualized reading assessments
• Administer make-up oral tests
• Grade student work to allow for immediate feedback
• Gives individual attention to students who struggle with reading skills
• Provide extended lessons to individual students who need enforcement of new concepts
• Collaborate with teachers regarding student’s strengths and weaknesses
• Provide extra help with Bible and Reading activities
• Provide supervision to students who are sick and waiting for a parent to pick them up

These responsibilities are governed by the fact that the teaching assistant needs to be a Christian example and role model.

Personal Qualities and Traits

Faith – TA should be redeemed by the saving grace of Jesus Christ and personally committed to serve Him. TA should model biblical principles in making choices.

Appearance – TA should display a general impression of neatness, modesty and professionalism.

TA Attitude – TA should be conscientious and responsible and a constructive, contributing member of the staff. TA should be respectful toward administration, the school board and the school community and should be enthusiastic about his or her work.

Ability to Adjust – TA should evidence ability to adjust constructively to frustrations and unpleasant situations, always exercising good judgment.

TA Maturity – TA should be calm and mature in his or her reactions. This will be demonstrated by exhibiting self-control, demonstrating the ability to cope with the unexpected, showing sound judgment, responding positively to constructive criticism and always being punctual and reliable.

Public Relations – TA should recognize the need of good public relations and, accordingly, should represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school community and to the general public.