Teacher Aide

Our Company

At Youth In Need, we value community and relationships. We encourage courageous spaces, leaning into discomfort, and stretching your learning muscles. We are nationally recognized with more than 400 staff serving over 8,000 children, teens, and families at nearly 100 locations across six counties in Eastern Missouri.

Youth In Need has been named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace for seven straight years and recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as an exemplary program. We are committed to social justice and enhancing racial equity.

Racial equity, diversity, and inclusion are core institutional values. We seek to confront structural inequities and systemic racism that impact our clients' well‑being.

Teacher Aide

• Part‑time, 20 hours per week.
• Hourly position with a starting pay of $16.19 per hour.

As a Teacher Aide, you will create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that helps children reach their highest potential. You will partner with parents and colleagues to support learning, provide exemplary infant/toddler responsive care, demonstrate classroom management skills, and employ developmentally appropriate practices.

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
• Previous experience caring for children is preferred.

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• Entry level

• Part-time

• Education and Training

• Non‑profit Organization

Youth In Need is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to ability, age, ancestry, color, cultural background, faith/religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, income, marital status, national origin, political belief/affiliation, pregnancy, race, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.