Position: Part-TimeAlternative School Teaching Assistant
Maryville Academy is seeking a qualified candidate for a teaching assistant position to work directly with our students from 7th-12th grade MCS schools.
Application Procedure:
- Send a cover letter of expressed interest and a statement that fulfills the duties and responsibilities to:
- Kyle Harris Principal Maryville Academy via email
Application Deadline:06/13/25
Education Certification and Related Work Experience:
- High School Diploma (2 years college preferred)
- Experience working directly with children
- Prefer De-escalation training (or willingness to attend)
Employment Information:
Part Time; Less than 30 hours/week
Job Expectations
- Report to Building Administrator
- Assist students with organization of classes and materials.
- Provide instruction to students to help with homework in differing class subject areas ranging from 7th-12th grade.
- Maintain a supportive safe non-threatening nurturing environment where students can thrive.
- Maintain student behavior and academic and attendance records.
- Work with teachers and other TAs to help students successfully complete classwork so as to maintain academic grades while at MA to ensure a better transition back to their base school.
- Work with students to help correct behaviors to make better choices for the future.
- Complete ongoing professional development through direct coaching conferences workshops and research on positive behavior support for students.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by administration.
Qualities of Desired Candidates
- Flexibility to work with multiple schedules and student needs.
- Honesty flexibility confidentiality professionalism commitment and loyalty.
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt