Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) Teacher Aide I

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

The ECLC Teacher Aide works as a team to provide a caring, safe and nurturing environment and age appropriate programing for children 6 weeks-5 years of age. She/He is under the direct supervision of the Lead Teacher in the classroom. The St. Joseph ECLC provides a variety of programming to meet the individual needs of each child.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development
• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
• Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)
• Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
• Assist with the completion of Brightwheel communications involving the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
• Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children’s care as well as classroom management
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• At least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one
• Submit to a background check
• Be CPR and First Aid certified - preferred
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50lbs
• Must have significant physical mobility and the ability to react quickly to the risks or dangers that young children may put themselves into. 
• Ability to safely use basic office machinery/equipment
• Have dependable transportation

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.