- Location
- Columbia, MO
- Department
- Education
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience (preferably 2+ years) working with children.
Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.
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.
