About this role
POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in providing a safe and caring environment where children's natural excitement for exploring, discovering, and learning are nurtured; assist in providing a good foundation for elementary school, in accordance with each child's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. Location: Supporting the Preschool Classrooms at the Clarkson Valley Center, Lafayette High School, Marquette High School, and Eureka High School Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday Status: Full-time (40 hours weekly); School Year Salary: $17.71 This position requires either a valid Missouri Teacher or Substitute Teacher Certification. Please add a copy of your certification to the application. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THEIR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATION BY THE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. Internal closing date is August 12, 2026. POSITION TITLE: Full-Day Preschool Teacher Assistant
STATUS: 12-Month
FLSA STATUS: Exempt x Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Preschool Supervisor
HUMAN RESOURCES: x Approved Not Approved
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assist in implementing a program that maintains the preschool philosophy and curriculum
• Relate, communicate, and interact with children with patience and compassion
• Interact effectively with staff and families in the program
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality about students
• Complete 12 hours of in-service each year
• Maintain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Perform other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to assists students in physical tasks such as positioning, feeding, toileting, diapering, and self-help skills
• Ability to assume responsibility, respect, confidentiality, patience, and compassion with young children
• Ability to communicate clear and effectively
• Ability to establish an encouraging, caring, and safe environment for children
• Ability to judge when situation and/or information should be called to the attention of the supervisor
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to plan and implement afternoon activities for children which provide a variety of social, art, music, language, math, science, and motor opportunities designed to challenge children's emerging abilities and support the preschool curriculum
• Ability to supervise and interact with children on their level (bending, stooping, lifting, and sitting on the floor) across settings as assigned (classroom, playground, gym, lunch, crisis management)
• Communicates and coordinates activity plans and classroom procedures with teacher
• Communicates with parents about child's day at school
• Maintains a variety of record keeping tasks such as accident reports, snacks, afternoon lesson plans and safety drills
• Maintains and orders food service and classroom supplies
• Responsible for the overall supervision and management of the classroom in the afternoon and teacher's absence
• Shops, plans, and posts snack menus
• Supervise the afternoon staff
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• 60 college credit hours preferred
• Experience working with children in similar setting preferred
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position
EQUIPMENT USED:
• Standard office equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Within assigned building(s) and classroom(s)