Location
Saint Charles, Missouri
The Preschool Assistant supports the lead teacher in creating a Christ-centered learning environment and helps implement classroom routines. They provide individualized support to students and contribute to a joyful and nurturing atmosphere.
A high school diploma is required, with a preference for an associate degree or coursework in early childhood education. Candidates must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Church and have experience working with young children.
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.
A Catholic Preschool Assistant supports the lead preschool teacher in creating a Christ-centered, developmentally appropriate learning environment that fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each young child. The assistant helps implement classroom routines, provides individualized support to students, and contributes to a joyful and nurturing environment in alignment with the mission and vision of the school, as outlined by the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).
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.
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.
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