Aide - Classroom

Archdiocese; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Classroom Aide to support the instructional program at St. Joseph Catholic School. The role focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for students within Catholic education.

You will collaborate with teachers and staff to reinforce learning, provide individualized support, and contribute to students' academic, social, and spiritual development. A patient, dependable, and flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or childcare settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with daily instructional activities and learning exercises.
• Provide individual and small-group support to students to reinforce lessons.
• Maintain a positive, organized classroom environment and supervise students.
• Support students in developing social skills, behavior, and independence.
• Prepare classroom materials and activities as directed by the teacher.
• Communicate observations to the classroom teacher and staff.
• Uphold Catholic identity and school policies.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

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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 Classroom Aide supports the instructional program by assisting teachers in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for students. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers and school staff, the Classroom Aide helps facilitate daily classroom activities, reinforce instruction, and provide individualized support to students as needed.

The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, flexible, and passionate about working with children. The Classroom Aide plays an important role in supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development while fostering a positive classroom environment rooted in Catholic values and the mission of Catholic education.

Job Responsibilities

Assist classroom teachers with daily instructional activities, classroom assignments, and learning exercises.

Provide individual and small-group assistance to students to reinforce lessons and support learning needs.

Help maintain a positive, organized, and structured classroom environment.

Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.

Support students in developing appropriate social skills, positive behavior, and independence.

Prepare classroom materials, instructional resources, and learning activities as directed by the teacher.

Provide additional support to students who may need assistance with classroom routines, assignments, or daily activities.

Assist with classroom organization, preparation, and cleanup.

Communicate observations and student needs to the classroom teacher and appropriate school personnel.

Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and classroom matters.

Follow school policies, procedures, and established safety guidelines.

Support and uphold the mission, values, and Catholic identity of St. Joseph Catholic School.

Job Requirements

Previous experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting preferred.

Experience in a classroom environment or familiarity with child development is beneficial.

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, students, families, and school personnel.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Patience, flexibility, dependability, and a positive attitude.

Ability to provide support to students with varying academic, developmental, and behavioral needs.

Commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and respectful learning environment.

Willingness to support and embrace the mission and values of Catholic education.

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.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.