The Teacher Assistant is responsible for helping to promote a positive and creative learning environment in which students feel cared for, respected, and excited to participate; assisting assigned classroom teacher in all aspects of the program, working with the recess program, attending scheduled meetings, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 60 hours of college credit
• Possess/willing to obtain a valid Missouri substitute certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records
• Ability to take direction from lead teacher and supervisors
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability regarding student and building needs
• Willingness to work with small groups of students or with students one-to-one
• Ability and willingness to team-teach and/or co-teach with lead teacher or regular classroom teachers
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, teachers, supervisors and parents
• Willingness to demonstrate support for classroom, teacher and the school culture
• Willingness and ability to work with at-risk students