Archdiocese of St. Louis·Franklin County, Missouri
The Preschool Aide supports the lead teacher in managing daily classroom activities, routines, and learning experiences. They are responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment while supervising children throughout the 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 The Preschool Teacher’s Aide supports the lead preschool teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment for young children.
The Teacher’s Aide assists with classroom activities, supervision, routines, and age-appropriate learning experiences while helping promote the Catholic values and mission of the school.Job Responsibilities
Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson plans.
Provide attentive supervision of preschool children at all times.
Help create a warm, welcoming, and positive classroom environment.
Assist children with daily routines, including handwashing, toileting, meals, snacks, and rest time.
Support age-appropriate academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
Prepare and organize classroom materials, learning centers, and activities.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom.
Encourage children to practice kindness, respect, cooperation, and responsibility.
Support the school's Catholic identity by modeling Christian values and participating in age-appropriate prayer and faith activities.
Communicate appropriately and professionally with teachers, parents, and school staff.
Follow school policies, safety procedures, and child-protection requirements.
Assist with arrival, dismissal, recess, field trips, and other school activities as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the lead teacher or school administration.
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
Early childhood education coursework or experience is a plus.
Must demonstrate patience, warmth, dependability, and good communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a teaching team.
Commitment to supporting the mission and Catholic identity of the school.
Must meet all applicable background-check, training, and child-safety requirements.
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.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate patience, warmth, and dependability. Previous experience with preschool-aged children and early childhood education coursework are preferred.
Market context
Preschool aide openings in Missouri often reflect steady demand in early childhood settings, especially where programs need support staff who can work closely with teachers and young children. These roles can be competitive because employers look for both practical childcare experience and alignment with school or faith-based values. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your background check readiness and highlight any prior work with young children in your application.
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