Archdiocese of St. Louis·Washington, Missouri
The Preschool Aide supports the lead teacher by assisting in implementing daily lesson plans, setting up learning materials, and supervising children during various activities. This role also involves helping with daily routines, personal hygiene assistance, and maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment.
The Archdiocese of St.
Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future.
We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St.
Rose Phillppine Duchesne.
A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.
The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
The Preschool Aide supports the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for young children. This role involves assisting with classroom activities, supervising students, and helping with daily routines. The aide fosters a positive learning environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.
The Archdiocese of St.
Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position, and prior experience working with young children in a school or daycare setting is preferred. Candidates must also be able to pass background checks and complete necessary child safety training, such as VIRTUS, and obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Market context
In Missouri, preschool aide openings are often driven by steady staffing needs in early childhood classrooms and childcare settings. These roles are competitive because schools and centers usually look for candidates with child-care experience, a clean background check, and readiness to complete safety training like VIRTUS and CPR/first aid. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your diploma, experience, and training status before applying.