Stephens College·Columbia, Missouri
The Teacher Assistant provides direct support to students and helps monitor behavior in both classroom and non-classroom settings. Responsibilities include assisting with small groups, supervising during transitions, and maintaining classroom structure when the teacher is absent.
Description The Teacher Assistant provides direct support to students and helps monitor and manage student behavior in both classroom and non-classroom settings. This role may involve working one-on-one with students, supervising during transitions, and stepping in when the teacher is out of the room. This position is 30 hours/week.
Provide individual or small-group assistance to students under the direction of the teacher. Supervise students during lunch, recess, and other non-instructional times. Support classroom management by monitoring student behavior and engagement. Step in to maintain classroom structure if the teacher is temporarily out of the room. Uphold and reinforce school rules and safety procedures. Perform other duties as needed to support student learning and well-being.
Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).
Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.
Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.
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.