Archdiocese of St. Louis
Location
Kirkwood, Missouri
The Classroom Aide supports the teacher in maintaining a safe, faith-centered learning environment through instructional assistance and student supervision. Responsibilities include reinforcing academic skills, managing classroom behavior, and assisting with clerical tasks.
A high school diploma is required, with some college coursework in education and experience working with children preferred. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to Catholic education values.
Assist the teacher with daily lessons, activities, and classroom routines Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce academic skills Provide support to students who need additional help or encouragement Prepare and organize instructional materials, classroom resources, and supplies Maintain a structured, positive, and orderly classroom environment Reinforce classroom rules, behavior expectations, and school policies Supervise students during instructional time, transitions, lunch, and recess to ensure safety Support student behavior and promote respect, responsibility, and cooperation Assist with clerical tasks such as copying, filing, basic grading, and organizing materials Model Catholic values and support prayer, faith-based activities, and the mission of the school Communicate student needs or concerns to the classroom teacher Collaborate with school staff and participate in meetings or training as required
High school diploma required; some college coursework in education preferred Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting preferred Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff Patience, flexibility, and a positive, professional attitude Ability to supervise and interact effectively with students Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education
Market context
In Missouri, kindergarten classroom aide roles are commonly needed in schools that want extra support for early learners, especially where strong classroom routines and child supervision matter. These jobs can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with child experience, some education coursework, and comfort working within Catholic education values. Review the school’s mission and prepare one example of supporting young children; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you save research time.
Salary benchmark
$35,228 avg / yr
Typical range: $31,200–$37,440 based on 32 active listings in Missouri