What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary TA position at Lincoln Academy?
Job description
Now Hiring: Teacher Assistants (K-5)
Join the team at Lincoln Academy and help shape the future—one student at a time.
We’re currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Assistants to support classrooms in K-5th. If you love working with students, enjoy fast-paced school environments, and want to make a daily impact, this is the opportunity for you.
About the Role
As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll work side-by-side with lead educators to enhance instruction, support classroom management, and build meaningful relationships with students. Whether guiding a small group, or encouraging teamwork on the playground, you’ll be a vital part of our students’ daily success.
Key Responsibilities
- Support classroom instruction by assisting with lessons, managing behavior, and supervising student activities.
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce academic concepts and build skills.
- Provide classroom coverage when teachers are absent, using prepared materials and adapting as needed.
- Help prepare, organize, and manage instructional materials and classroom resources.
- Supervise and ensure student safety during non-instructional times (lunch, recess, carpool).
- Assist students with special needs or learning plans (IEPs, 504s), following teacher guidance.
- Foster a respectful, engaging, and supportive learning environment.
- Reinforce Lincoln Academy’s policies regarding dress code, behavior, and safety.
- Guide families through the carpool process (morning or afternoon shifts as assigned).
Typical Day: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
You’ll be actively engaged with students throughout the school day—transitioning smoothly between classroom, lunchroom, recess duty, and carpool—all while modeling professionalism and positivity.
Examples of Day-to-Day Decisions You May Make:
- Redirect student behavior during recess or carpool.
- Adjust activities or timing during sub coverage based on student needs.
- Assign lunchroom seating or clean-up tasks as needed.
- Contact parents if a student is sick or injured.
- Refer students for dress code or behavior concerns.
- Submit tech/facility support tickets.
- Shorten recess in case of bad weather.
We’re Looking for Candidates Who Are:
- Student-focused, responsible, and team-oriented.
- Flexible and confident in adapting to different classrooms or grade levels.
- Calm under pressure and quick to respond to student needs.
- Professional in communication with both students and adults.
- Excited to contribute to a culture of learning and high expectations.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (a degree in education or related field is a plus).
- Prior experience working with students or in an educational setting is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
- Ability to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team culture.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing needs.
- Comfortable with technology and instructional tools.
Schedule & Hours
- Part Time - Avg 28-30 hrs/week
- Days are Monday through Friday during the academic year.
- Hours between 7:35 AM to 2:45PM with 30 min lunch break built in.
Benefits - Yes! There are benefits available to you as a Part Time Staff Member at Lincoln Academy
Part-Time Benefits as specified in Lincoln Academy’s benefit offerings and such as:
- Allstate worksite products
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plans
- Hospital Indemnity Plans
- Fully sponsored by Lincoln Academy for your wellbeing:
- Access to Therapist through Blomquist Hale (EAP)
- Paid Identity Theft Individual Plan
- Leave Types Available to you as a Part Time employee:
- Use of Lincoln Loot for paid Time Off requests.
- Up to 12 hours Bereavement & 1 Week of Jury Duty Leave as governed by Lincoln Academy’s Leave Policy #5006.
Make a Difference at Lincoln Academy
At Lincoln Academy, Teacher Assistants are essential members of our school community. You’ll not only support academic growth—you’ll help create a safe, inspiring place where students thrive to serve, overcome, achieve and are ready to SOAR!.
Apply today to join a team that’s passionate about learning and committed to student success!