| 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.