| POSITION | Math & Intervention Teacher Assistant
 | SCHEDULE | Hourly, 35 hours per week, spring 2027 semester
 | PAY | $20 per hour, plus health benefits
| MENTOR TEACHERS | Math Teachers & Intervention Teachers
 | START DATE | March 1st, 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

Support students in mathematics and targeted intervention, helping those who are behind catch up and those who are ready move ahead. Working alongside our master teachers, you will learn how to teach math for real understanding and how to plan focused, data-informed support for students who need extra help.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

■      Shadow math instruction and intervention sessions across grade levels

■      Lead small-group and one-on-one practice in math facts, problem solving, and foundational skills

■      Help give and score assessments, and track student progress over time

■      Prepare practice sets, manipulatives, and intervention materials

■      Communicate student progress to your mentor teachers and help adjust support plans

■      Gradually plan and teach short lessons and intervention blocks with feedback

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

■      Bachelor's degree preferred, especially in mathematics, education, or a related field

■      Strong command of K–12 math through at least Algebra I, and the ability to explain it clearly

■      Patience and encouragement with students who find math hard

■      Organized and attentive to detail in tracking student data

■      Tutoring or intervention experience is a plus; interest in pursuing a teaching career

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.