What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at Raintree School?
Job Description
Teacher Assistant Compensation and Benefits
Raintree School is seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic, full-time Teacher Assistant who can confidently lead a class of young children and be part of a joyful team. This position also includes administrative/clerical tasks.
About The School
Raintree School is a progressive, independent school in Town & Country, MO on eleven beautiful acres of woodland. We are a community of dedicated, collaborative, and innovative teachers focused on sharing our progressive, social-constructivist model. Ideal candidates possess a knowledge of early childhood development, are familiar with the Reggio Emilia Approach, and Forest School pedagogy. Experience with Emergent Curriculum, Experiential Education, and Place-Based Learning, pillars that support our pedagogy, is a plus.
Job Duties And Details For Teacher Assistant
Company Description
Raintree School is an independent primary school. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we are a Forest School committed to helping children gain academic breadth while maintaining their love of learning through project-based explorations. At Raintree, learning works in concert with children’s sense of integrity, self-confidence, and community service.
Raintree School is an independent primary school. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we are a Forest School committed to helping children gain academic breadth while maintaining their love of learning through project-based explorations. At Raintree, learning works in concert with children’s sense of integrity, self-confidence, and community service.
Teacher Assistant Compensation and Benefits
- $1,000 signing bonus!
- Salaried Position
- SUMMERS OFF (beginning summer, 2026)
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Retirement plan with 3% employer match
- Employee discount program
- Convenient, in-house training
Raintree School is seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic, full-time Teacher Assistant who can confidently lead a class of young children and be part of a joyful team. This position also includes administrative/clerical tasks.
About The School
Raintree School is a progressive, independent school in Town & Country, MO on eleven beautiful acres of woodland. We are a community of dedicated, collaborative, and innovative teachers focused on sharing our progressive, social-constructivist model. Ideal candidates possess a knowledge of early childhood development, are familiar with the Reggio Emilia Approach, and Forest School pedagogy. Experience with Emergent Curriculum, Experiential Education, and Place-Based Learning, pillars that support our pedagogy, is a plus.
Job Duties And Details For Teacher Assistant
- 9 am to 5 pm
- Provide direct care for children aged 2 to 7 years old in a preschool setting
- Substitute for absent teachers
- Step into classrooms to facilitate breaks and planning periods for faculty
- Provide classroom support as needed
- Provide administrative/clerical support as needed
- REQUIRED: Two years of preschool teacher, daycare, or child care experience
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in early childhood, elementary education, art education, or music education
- Preferred: Missouri teaching certificate
- Reggio/constructivist training and/or experience
- Enthusiasm about the forest school model
Company Description
Raintree School is an independent primary school. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we are a Forest School committed to helping children gain academic breadth while maintaining their love of learning through project-based explorations. At Raintree, learning works in concert with children’s sense of integrity, self-confidence, and community service.
Raintree School is an independent primary school. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we are a Forest School committed to helping children gain academic breadth while maintaining their love of learning through project-based explorations. At Raintree, learning works in concert with children’s sense of integrity, self-confidence, and community service.
Salary : $1,000
