Teacher Assistant: Meramec Elementary School

The School District of Clayton is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.  A teacher assistant provides in-class and pull-out support and works closely with classroom teachers to design, revise, teach and assess lessons.  Successful candidates will be academically talented and well-versed in general fundamentals; able to gain a thorough knowledge of the enacted curriculum, able to collaborate well with others, use a variety of teaching strategies, and have the ability to recognize and respond to individual needs of students.

POSITION SUMMARY
The teacher assistant provides in-class and pull-out support and works closely with classroom teachers to design, revise, teach and assess lessons.  Successful candidates will be academically talented and well-versed in general fundamentals; able to gain a thorough knowledge of the enacted curriculum, able to collaborate well with others, use a variety of teaching strategies, and have the ability to recognize and respond to individual needs of students. We are seeking child-centered teaching professionals, with a strong sense of mission, and a broad base of knowledge in pedagogy, who understand the academic, social, and emotional needs of children.

REPORTS TO: Principal 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provides support to the classroom teacher and assists with teaching the District curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short term preparation for classroom instruction and assists with the preparation of materials that support the student’s learning
• Uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to assist the classroom teacher in maximizing the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
• Assists with the assessment of student progress and the use of the results to adjust instruction as needed
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervising administrator(s)
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience is required.
• Substitute teaching certification is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Requires ability to work with diverse ages and groups.
• Requires knowledge of school curriculum.
• Requires knowledge of Behavior Management skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate.
• Requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires ability to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to occasionally move objects weighing up to 25 pounds around the workspace.
• Requires travel to multiple work sites within the District using reliable, personal transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Education:  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Certification:  Missouri Substitute Certificate required. Missouri Teaching Certificate preferred.  

Experience:  Preferred.

Compensation: District provides its staff with highly-competitive salary. Salary Schedule

Benefits:  Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Work Calendar:  188 day calendar (10 months, 7.5 hours/day)

To be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process.  These steps include completing the online application, uploading your cover letter, resume, transcripts and listing three current references with contact information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure

Salary : $20 - $29