Classroom Assistant - Wild Horse

Job Title Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026 Position Title: Classroom Assistant Job ID: 5807097 Salary & Hours

• 17.94 per hour
• 18.69 per hour if MO teacher certified

30 hours per week, 6 hours per day (8:30 am – 3:00 pm) Eligibility Any current support staff employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered. Summary Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all students. Responsibilities Accept direction from classroom teacher Assist at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal Assist in the development of learning packets and other instructional aids Assist teacher with carrying out their responsibilities by setting up demonstrations, copying instructional materials and checking progress in class assignments Assist the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, grading objective tests and papers, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and demonstrating helping, guiding, and interest‑building exercises Assist the teacher in the overall supervision, control, and management of the classroom Assist with field trips Help collect resources for use in the classroom Review teacher’s lesson plans and understand the classroom assistant’s role in implementing the lesson plans Supervise students during lunch and recess time as directed by administration Learn techniques for implementing curriculum under the direction of the classroom teacher Assist with independent, tutorial, and small study groups under the direction of the teacher Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to student needs Essential Skills and Abilities Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents Ability to move within building, classrooms, and playgrounds Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside Ability to understand the limited role of a classroom assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax, and phone Basic Requirements Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college/university or Missouri substitute certificate Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff Positive, caring manner with children Equipment Used Standard office equipment Work Environment While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, and reach Position Type Full‑Time, School Term Position, 6 hours per day Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education