Junior Kindergarten Aide - Full Day

• 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 Holy Infant Catholic School is seeking a dedicated Junior Kindergarten Aide to support the Lead Teacher four days per week (Monday–Thursday), full day.
• This position plays an important role in helping create a warm, structured, and faith‑filled environment for young learners.
• The Junior Kindergarten Aide assists the Lead Teacher in providing a joyful, developmentally appropriate classroom experience rooted in Catholic values.
• The ideal candidate is caring, dependable, patient, and enthusiastic about early childhood education.
• This role supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of 4‑year‑old children while helping maintain a safe, engaging, and organized classroom environment.
• Key Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering daily lessons, centers, and classroom activities.
• Assist with supervising students during classroom work, playtime, rest periods, mealtimes, and transitions.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and faith‑centered environment for students.
• Provide individualized attention and reinforcement to students as needed.
• Prepare materials, supplies, and learning centers under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Encourage positive behavior, cooperation, and kindness among students.
• Help maintain classroom organization and cleanliness, following health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate positively and professionally with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in school events, meetings, and training as required.
• Support the mission and values of Holy Infant Catholic School and the Catholic Church.

Qualifications: & Skills

• Experience working with young children in a preschool, classroom, or childcare setting preferred.
• Warm, patient, and nurturing disposition with a genuine love for young learners.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow directions, support lesson implementation, and assist with classroom management.
• Ability to engage in active play, supervise safely, and meet physical needs of a JK classroom (lifting, bending, floor activities).
• Dependability, professionalism, and commitment to a faith‑based environment.

Position Details

Four days per week (Monday–Thursday), full day schedule. Follows the school‑year calendar. Compensation aligns with school guidelines for aide positions.

• 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.