St Patrick Catholic Church Kansas City·Kansas City, Missouri
Provide instructional and emotional support to students through one-on-one and small group interactions. Assist the classroom teacher with planning, material preparation, and the implementation of planned activities.
Description St.
Patrick School in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a full-time teacher’s aide for its 2026-2027 school year.
A teacher’s aide’s primary role is to offer students an extra level of support and guidance inside and outside of the classroom.
This position will work one-on-one with the classroom teacher and students in our school.
This position will report to the principal.
Assist with instructional support: This includes working one-on-one with students, preparing classroom materials and others as needed. Implement activities planned by the classroom teacher. Assist the classroom teacher in planning and preparation Work with students individually or in small groups. Provide for students’ social and emotional needs through respite activities. Attend and participate in professional learning activities as assigned. Encouraging positive peer interactions and social-emotional development Promoting inclusivity and a sense of belonging Empowering students to engage in classroom activities Complete other assigned tasks.
Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree preferred. Experience working with children in a classroom setting Patience, flexibility, positive attitude Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset. Ability to uphold privacy and confidentiality Promote a positive school environment and classroom atmosphere Ability to uphold good attendance and punctuality St. Patrick School offers a comprehensive benefits program for full time employees, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.
All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.
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.
