3/4th Grade Teacher Assistant

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

 | POSITION | 3rd/4th Grade Teacher Assistant
 | SCHEDULE | Hourly, 35 hours per week, spring 2027 semester
 | PAY | $20 per hour, plus health benefits
 | MENTOR TEACHER | 3rd/4th Grade Teacher
 | START DATE | March 1, 2027 

 | A PATHWAY TO TEACHING This position is designed as a pathway into teaching. Teacher Assistants who demonstrate strong performance this spring will be strongly considered for full-time teaching roles at Lafayette Classical Academy in the 2027–28 school year.

ABOUT LAFAYETTE


Lafayette Classical Academy is a classical liberal arts school in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, forming students in wisdom and virtue through a content-rich curriculum rooted in the great books, history, mathematics, and the arts.



THE ROLE


Spend the spring semester in a combined 3rd/4th grade classroom, working side by side with one of our master teachers. You will learn how a classical grammar-school classroom runs day to day, from phonics, grammar, and recitation to read-alouds, history, and math, while giving students the individual attention that helps them flourish.



WHAT YOU'LL DO


      Shadow the lead teacher in daily instruction, routines, and classroom management
      Work with small groups and individual students in reading, writing, spelling, and math
      Lead recitation, memory work, and read-aloud time under the teacher's direction
      Prepare materials, grade assignments, and help keep student records current
      Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, and car line as assigned
      Gradually plan and teach short lessons with feedback from your mentor teacher


WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR


      Bachelor's degree preferred, or current progress toward one; interest in elementary teaching
      Warmth, patience, and steady authority with 8- to 10-year-olds
      Love of reading and a strong command of English grammar and spelling
      Interest in classical education and willingness to learn our approach
      Experience with children (tutoring, camps, coaching, childcare) is a plus



REQUIREMENTS


      Successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprinting, including enrollment in the Missouri Rap Back program
      Ability to work on site in Lake St. Louis during the school day for the full spring semester
      Commitment to the mission and values of Lafayette Classical Academy



COMPENSATION & BENEFITS


$20 per hour for 35 hours per week. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Because the role is scheduled above 30 hours per week, it is eligible for health benefits.