DISCOVERY SCHOOLS LLC·Valle Township, Missouri
The Teacher Assistant supports the supervising teacher in individual and group instruction and monitors student progress. Responsibilities include supervising students during transitions, managing behaviors, and assisting with daily living activities and hygiene.
Teacher Assistant (Special Education)
Job Description: $15-18 per hour plus bonuses
401K available
Company supported insurance available
High School Diploma required. Sixty college credit hours preferred. Assistance to obtain a substitute certification provided.
Teacher Assistant - Discovery Schools Desoto will be responsible for assisting the supervising teacher in individual and group instruction, charting of student progress, and supporting student’s health and hygiene may be required. The individual must be able to work in a positive manner with students, staff, and community members.
· Assists teacher in supporting classroom instruction.
· Demonstrates understanding of student problems.
· Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their program.
· Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
· Supervises students during recess and lunch.
· Ensures students travel around the building and the campus safely.
· Assists with the physical management of students.
· Keeps records of daily interactions with students.
· Assists with loading and unloading of students on buses.
∙ Assists the teacher in keeping students engaged or on task during “down time” or in between activities.
· Works with small or individual groups to support or reinforce teacher prepared lesson plans or activities (including physical activities).
· Organizes and/or prepares materials to support classroom activities as assigned by the teacher.
· Engages in both physical and non-physical activities with the student.
· May assist the students with bathroom/toileting needs and other activities of daily living.
· Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
A high school diploma is required, while sixty college credit hours are preferred. Candidates must be able to work positively with students and staff and may be assisted in obtaining a substitute certification.
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.
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