Have a Fun and Rewarding Career at Legacy

School Year: 2026-27

Start Date: August 2026

Reports To: Legacy School Administration

Description: As Teacher Assistant / Paraprofessional at Legacy School, the TA will work alongside one teacher, full-time, and will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Implements instructional activities created by the classroom teacher that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Assists teachers in completing ongoing assessments of students in their cognitive, emotional, physical, and language growth through standard checklists, observation, and other means of informal assessment.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Collaborates with the classroom teacher to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and other staff.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her in-service hours.
• Participates in staff training, in-services, and meetings, as well as school family events throughout the school year.
• Manages student behaviors
• Reports concerns/issues to administration in a timely manner
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Legacy School Administration. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals established as part of the annual staff evaluation process.
• If the TA is assigned Early Childhood: Teaches an afternoon Enrichment class to a smaller group of early childhood students, implementing plans and activities created by the Enrichment Director

Education, Certifications, and Work-Related Experience:

• High School diploma
• Experience working with elementary students valued
• CPR/First Aid

Technical Competencies and Skills:

• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Works independently with little direct supervision
• Works as part of a team
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated
• Demonstrates strong work ethic
• Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Working Conditions:

• Physical Ability: Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing and/or walking, sitting on the floor, and light lifting.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
• Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Category: Teaching Assistant

Additional Information: Starting at $15.00 per hour and based on education and experience

How to Apply: Please send an introductory letter and resume to bweber@legacyschoolne.com or use the submission form below.

About Legacy School: Legacy School offers a nonsectarian, private school setting for parents looking for high academic standards, small class sizes and exceptional teaching. Legacy School’s distinct educational approach delivers the highest quality of education through literacy-based, differentiated instruction, giving students the best opportunities to achieve curriculum standards. Our inviting, safe, student-centered environment caters to the individual educational needs of each student.

Please attach your cover letter and resume to the form below and submit it. Thank you.