Top 60 Classroom assistant Jobs in Independence, Mo

Classroom Assistant(Autism Focus)
Sherwood Autism Center —Kansas City, MO
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Sanitation
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Head Start Teaching Assistant
Kansas City Public Schools —Kansas City, MO
- $17.12 - $29.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Paid time off
Special Education Paraprofessional Elementary - (2026- 2027 School Year)
Crossroads Charter Schools —Kansas City, MO
- $17 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
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Lead and Assistant Preschool Teachers
Primrose School of Ward Parkway —Kansas City, MO
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Teacher
Primrose School of Shawnee —Shawnee, KS
- $16 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Maintenance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Passionate Teachers and Assistant Teachers
Kindercare Learning Companies —Lenexa, KS
- $14.50 - $15.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Lead Teacher
Mattie Rhodes Center —Kansas City, MO
- $22.50 - $30.35 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Early Education Teacher
Country Kids Day Care —Lenexa, KS
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Childcare
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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ESS Substitute Paraprofessionals
ESS Education —Belton, MO
- $113.90 a day
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
Childcare Team Lead (Management)
La Petite Academy —Kansas City, MO
- $18.57 - $19.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Childcare
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Substitute Paraprofessional
Penmac Staffing —Kansas City, MO
- From $15 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
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Child Care Assistant Teacher
Lakewood Montessori —Lees Summit, MO
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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ESS Substitute Paraprofessional
ESS Education —Kansas City, MO
- $120 a day
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
Daycare/Preschool Teacher
Little Sunshine's Playhouse —Leawood, KS
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Preschool
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Classroom Teacher (2026-2027)
Academy for Integrated Arts —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
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Classroom Assistant
Sherwood Autism Center —Kansas City, MO
- $18.00 - $19.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Therapeutic Education Assistant (Paraprofessional)
Cornerstones of Care —Kansas City, MO
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Teacher Assistant (Fall 2026)
Heritage Christian Academy —Overland Park, KS
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Entry level
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Each One Teach One Learning Center —Kansas City, MO
- High school diploma or GED
- Classroom experience
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Copy of Teacher Assistant
TTLC-ES LLC —Excelsior Springs, MO
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Classroom Assistant(Autism Focus)

Sherwood Autism Center -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $20 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Teamwork
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Attention to detail
Working with students
Classroom experience
Teaching students with autism spectrum disorder
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Classroom Teaching
Disability services experience

Full Job Description

SUMMARY:

Do you want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization? We are looking for a Classroom Assistant who wants to assist our organization. The right candidate will enjoy learning new tasks and taking on a variety of responsibilities while working in an upbeat, nonprofit environment.

Sherwood Autism Center fosters a team environment, you will work toward one goal: making sure our adults lead active and independent lives. It's more than a career; it's a fulfilling way of life.

What is Sherwood Autism Center?

Sherwood Autism Center is a non-profit committed to our mission to educate, equip, and empower adults with autism as well as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in family and community life by providing the highest quality services. Since our founding in 1974, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving our community through a wide range of impactful educational, vocational, and behavioral health programs.

Schedule 8:00am to 2:30pm Monday-Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Actively engage with students and assist them with arrival and daily routines, remaining in their assigned areas and transitions throughout the day.
Assist teaching staff by providing direct support to the students during both individualized and group based instruction ensuring to adhere to each student’s needs as outlined within their IEP goals/objectives.
Implement all classroom routines, schedules, community based instruction, lesson plans, and behavior support plans including SCM protocols and intervention procedures in line the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and as outlined by the teacher and/or BCBA.
Maintain organization of classroom furniture, supplies and materials ensuring that all are in safe and good working condition. This includes assisting with cleaning and sanitizing areas in the classroom.
Maintain appropriate engagement and participation in all scheduled meetings, trainings, work hours, etc. ensuring adherence to all attendance and tardiness policies.
Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale

COMPETENCIES:

Classroom Assistant candidates who believe they fit Sherwood Autism Center’s culture are encouraged to apply! Sherwood Autism Center’s culture is described as:

People-oriented - supportive and fairness focused
Detail-oriented-quality and precision-focused
Team-oriented-cooperative and collaborative

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Classroom Assistant position is located within our Special Education Department. You will be in the midst of activity and energy. This position is:

A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
A job for all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma
Experience in special education instruction
Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and mental health diagnosis
Level 1 Medication Aid (Preferred)
An important requirement for all our direct care staff: we require a successful completion of our physical fitness POET assessment prior to commencement of all applicable positions. If you do not pass, we reserve the right to adjust or rescind any offers as needed.

The classroom assistant role is for anyone who has a High School Diploma or less than 60 credit hours***

BENEFITS:

Sherwood Autism Center recognizes the value of benefits to our employees. We offer competitive wages, and ongoing training. Full time employees are eligible for our robust, comprehensive benefits program including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Ancillary benefit options include Voluntary Short term disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity as well as an Employee Assistance Program.
10 company paid holidays
PTO/Vacation
Paid Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $500

EMPLOYMENT POLICY:

Sherwood Autism Center’s policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Sherwood is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

EEO STATEMENT:

Sherwood Autism Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment because we know that many of the greatest ideas and discoveries as well as best examples of service come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. We believe that everyone is an equal member of society and should be treated with dignity, respect and kindness. Because we believe inclusivity is critical to our success, Sherwood provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under Federal, State and local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Kansas City, MO 64114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Kansas City, MO 64114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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classroom assistant jobs in independence, mo

Classroom Assistant(Autism Focus)

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Special Education Paraprofessional Elementary - (2026- 2027 School Year)

Lead and Assistant Preschool Teachers

Preschool Teacher

Passionate Teachers and Assistant Teachers

Lead Teacher

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Childcare Team Lead (Management)

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Daycare/Preschool Teacher

Assistant Classroom Teacher (2026-2027)

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