About this role
Position: Part-Time Alternative School Teaching Assistant Maryville Academy is seeking a qualified candidate for a teaching assistant position to work directly with our students from 7th-12th grade MCS schools. Application Procedure:
• Send a cover letter of expressed interest and a statement that fulfills the duties and responsibilities to:
• Kyle Harris, Principal Maryville Academy via email – [email protected]
Application Deadline: 7/22/26 Education, Certification and Related Work Experience:
• High School Diploma (2 years college preferred)
• Experience working directly with children
• Prefer De-escalation training (or willingness to attend)
Employment Information: Part Time; Less than 30 hours/week Job Expectations
• Report to Building Administrator
• Assist students with organization of classes and materials.
• Provide instruction to students to help with homework in differing class subject areas ranging from 7th-12th grade.
• Maintain a supportive, safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive.
• Maintain student behavior and academic and attendance records.
• Work with teachers and other TAs to help students successfully complete classwork so as to maintain academic grades while at MA to ensure a better transition back to their base school.
• Work with students to help correct behaviors to make better choices for the future.
• Complete ongoing professional development through direct coaching, conferences, workshops, and research on positive behavior support for students.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.
Qualities of Desired Candidates
• Flexibility to work with multiple schedules and student needs.
• Honesty, flexibility, confidentiality, professionalism, commitment, and loyalty.
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt