Aide, Classroom

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 Classroom Aide supports the teacher in providing a safe, positive, and effective learning environment for students. The Aide assists with classroom activities, student supervision, instructional support, and daily routines while helping meet the individual needs of students. In a Catholic school setting, the Classroom Aide supports the school's Catholic identity and mission and models respectful, caring, and faith-centered behavior.

Job Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Assist the teacher with daily classroom activities, instructional materials, assignments, and routines.
• Student Support: Provide individual and small-group assistance to students as directed by the teacher.
• Student Supervision: Monitor and supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned activities.
• Classroom Management: Support the teacher in maintaining a safe, orderly, respectful, and positive classroom environment.
• Learning Activities: Help prepare materials and assist students with lessons, projects, activities, and other learning experiences.
• Student Needs: Provide appropriate support to students based on individual learning, behavioral, or developmental needs under the direction of the teacher.
• Classroom Organization: Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-prepared classroom, including supplies, learning materials, and student work.
• Communication: Communicate student concerns, observations, or incidents to the classroom teacher or appropriate school staff.
• Catholic School Mission: Support the Catholic identity and mission of the school and participate in prayer, religious activities, and faith-based programs as appropriate.
• Safety and Confidentiality: Follow all school safety, child protection, and emergency procedures and maintain confidentiality regarding students and school matters.
• Teamwork: Work cooperatively with teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and other school personnel.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or school administration.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or coursework in education preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, church, or related setting preferred.
• Ability to work patiently and positively with students.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of the school.
• Successful completion of required background screening, child-safety training, and other diocesan or school requirements.

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.