Job Description
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
| 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.
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lake Saint Louis, Missouri |
| Industry | Management Consulting Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ |
About Company
ADP powers the working world with comprehensive solutions that drive business success. Consistently named one of the "Most Admired Companies" by FORTUNE® Magazine, and recognized by Forbes® as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies," ADP has over a half-million clients around the globe and 65 years of experience as one of the largest providers of human capital management solutions world-wide.
At ADP, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. ADP is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
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