Aide - Preschool

Aide - Preschool

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

Sacred Heart School is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Pre-K Aide to support the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled learning environment for our youngest students. The Pre-K Aide assists with daily classroom activities, promotes positive social and emotional development, and helps create a classroom where children can grow academically, spiritually, and emotionally.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with implementing daily lessons and classroom activities.
• Supervise students during classroom instruction, recess, lunch, and other school activities.
• Foster a warm, welcoming, and positive classroom environment that supports student learning and development.
• Encourage appropriate behavior through positive guidance and reinforcement.
• Assist students with daily routines, including arrival, dismissal, restroom breaks, handwashing, and snack time.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain an organized, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Support students with individual and small-group learning activities.
• Monitor student safety at all times and follow all school policies and procedures.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, staff, and families as directed.
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development as requested.
• Uphold and support the mission and Catholic values of Sacred Heart School.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in early childhood education preferred. Previous experience working with preschool or young children in a school, daycare, church, or similar setting preferred. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, and families. Patient, dependable, flexible, and nurturing with strong communication and organizational skills. Practicing Catholic preferred; candidates of other faiths are welcome and must be respectful of and supportive of the Catholic mission and values of Sacred Heart School. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.