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

The Catholic Classroom Aide works collaboratively with the classroom teacher to support instruction, student development, classroom management, and daily school activities. This position provides individualized and small-group assistance, helps implement lesson plans, prepares instructional materials, and reinforces classroom expectations and routines.

The Catholic Classroom Aide is expected to model Catholic values, promote a respectful and inclusive classroom environment rooted in the teachings of the Church, and support the school's mission through daily interactions with students, families, colleagues, and the broader school community.

Job Responsibilities

1. Faith Formation and Integration

• Model and promote Catholic values, teachings, and virtues in all interactions with students and colleagues.
• Support the integration of faith-based principles into classroom activities and daily learning experiences.
• Help foster a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment that reflects Catholic teachings and the dignity of each person.
• Assist with liturgies, prayer services, religious celebrations, and other faith formation activities.
• Serve as a positive role model of Christian witness, service, compassion, and respect.
• Support the school's Catholic identity and contribute to a faith-filled learning environment.

2. Instructional Support

• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement lesson plans, learning activities, and instructional strategies.
• Provide individual and small-group assistance to reinforce instruction and address student learning needs.
• Monitor student engagement and assist students in understanding directions, completing assignments, and participating in classroom activities.
• Assist in preparing, organizing, and distributing instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Support the appropriate use of educational technology to enhance student learning.
• Follow the classroom teacher's direction in implementing instructional strategies and supporting student accommodations as needed.
• Communicate observations about student participation, progress, and learning needs to the classroom teacher.

3. Student Development and Support

• Build positive, supportive relationships with students that encourage academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
• Encourage students to develop independence, responsibility, cooperation, and respect for others.
• Reinforce classroom expectations and appropriate behavior in alignment with Catholic values and school policies.
• Observe student behavior and communicate concerns or patterns to the classroom teacher.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring student progress and providing feedback to support learning and development.
• Encourage positive peer relationships, conflict resolution, and responsible decision-making.

4. Classroom Management and Safety

• Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Assist the classroom teacher with daily routines, transitions, and classroom procedures.
• Reinforce established classroom rules, expectations, and behavior management strategies.
• Provide appropriate guidance when minor conflicts arise and refer more significant concerns to the classroom teacher or administrator.
• Supervise students as assigned and follow established school policies and procedures for student safety and supervision.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student information and school matters.

5. Community Engagement and Collaboration

• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, families, colleagues, and school personnel.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher, administration, and other staff members to support student success and school goals.
• Participate in school events, activities, service projects, and other initiatives that promote Catholic values and community engagement.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, reliability, and a willingness to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the school.
• Support the mission and vision of the school through daily conduct and participation in the school community.

Job Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Familiarity with Catholic teachings and a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational or similar setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, families, and colleagues.
• Basic proficiency with educational technology and classroom tools.
• Demonstrated patience, flexibility, sound judgment, and a positive approach to supporting children.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow school policies, procedures, and professional expectations.

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.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.