Aide - Preschool

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Preschool Aide to provide a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment for preschool children before and after the regular school day.

The aide will supervise children, assist with age-appropriate activities, and support the Catholic mission in daily routines, prayers, and values within the extended care program. Ideal candidates are caring, dependable, patient, energetic, and comfortable collaborating with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children in educational or religious settings.
• First aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Background check and Safe Environment Training required.
• Commitment to supporting the mission, teachings, and values of the Catholic Church and Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preschool children attentively at all times.
• Maintain a warm, welcoming classroom environment.
• Supervise after-school play, arrivals, dismissals, and transitions.
• Assist with personal care: handwashing, toileting, snacks, and dressing.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe learning space.
• Encourage positive social interactions and respectful behavior.
• Support integration of Catholic faith and values.
• Help children learn prayers and Christian virtues.
• Communicate respectfully with teachers, families, and staff.
• Follow school policies on safety, confidentiality, and health.
• Attend staff meetings or training as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Dependable

Teamwork

Family communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

The Preschool Aide provides a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment for preschool children before and/or after the regular school day. The aide is responsible for supervising children, assisting with age-appropriate activities and routines, and creating a welcoming environment that reflects the mission and values of Catholic education.

The ideal candidate is caring, dependable, patient, energetic, and enjoys working with young children. The Preschool Aide works closely with preschool teachers and school staff to ensure children are safe, happy, and well cared for throughout the extended care period.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and active supervision of preschool children at all times.
• Help provide a warm, welcoming, and positive classroom environment.
• Supervise children during after school playtime, arrival, dismissal, and transitions.
• Assist children with age-appropriate personal needs, including handwashing, toileting, snacks, and dressing.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Encourage positive social interactions, cooperation, kindness, and respectful behavior.
• Support the integration of Catholic faith and values into the daily after care experience.
• Help children learn and practice age-appropriate prayers, virtues, and Christian values.
• Communicate appropriately and respectfully with teachers, families, and school staff.
• Follow all school policies and procedures regarding child safety, supervision, confidentiality, and health.
• Attend staff meetings, training, or professional development as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Preschool Director or lead teacher.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children (especially in educational or religious settings).
• Commitment to supporting the mission, teachings, and values of the Catholic Church and Catholic education.
• A genuine love for and patience with preschool-aged children.
• First aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Background check and Safe Environment Training.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formationis 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.