Aide, Preschool

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation seeks an Early Childhood Teacher for Simon Says Early Childhood Center in Missouri.

This role provides a safe, faith-aligned, developmentally appropriate learning environment to nurture social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth in young children. You will plan lessons aligned with Missouri Early Learning Standards, engage families with positive communication, and support a classroom that emphasizes play-based learning and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with young children.
• Must meet state licensing requirements including background screening and health documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily lesson plans aligned with Missouri Early Learning Standards.
• Create a safe, engaging classroom environment that supports exploration and learning through play.
• Supervise children with attentive guidance and maintain a clean, organized classroom.
• Observe and assess children's developmental progress and communicate concerns as needed.
• Build positive relationships with families and uphold confidentiality and professionalism.
• Follow all policies and safety procedures and complete required trainings.

Skills

Experience with young children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA / Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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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 Early Childhood Teacher at Simon Says Early Childhood Center provides a safe, nurturing, faith-aligned, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position supports the Center’s mission by fostering each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and physical growth through structured activities, play-based learning, and positive engagement with families.

Job Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction & Care

• Plan and implement daily lesson plans that align with Missouri Early Learning Standards and the Center’s curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that supports exploration, creativity, and learning through play.
• Supervise children at all times with attentive, engaged, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including sanitizing toys, surfaces, and equipment as required.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the individual needs, learning styles, and developmental levels of each child.

Child Development & Assessment

• Observe, document, and assess children's developmental progress.
• Communicate concerns regarding developmental delays, behavior, or safety to the Director in a timely manner.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and prepare written progress updates as needed.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build positive, professional relationships with families, offering support and open communication.
• Greet families at drop-off and pick-up, ensuring proper sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all policies and procedures outlined by Simon Says Early Childhood Center, St. Simon the Apostle Parish, the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and State of Missouri Licensing Regulations.
• Ensure proper supervision ratios are maintained at all times.
• Complete required training, including CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse & Neglect Mandatory Reporting, Safe Environment, and other annual trainings.
• Immediately report any accidents, injuries, or safety concerns according to protocol.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support teamwork and a positive center culture.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance, schedule adherence, and communication.
• Uphold the mission and values of Simon Says Early Childhood Center, including modeling respect, patience, compassion, and ethical conduct.

Job Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with young children.
• Ability to meet all state licensing requirements, including background screening and health documentation.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

Preferred

• CDA, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles and play-based learning approaches.
• Familiarity with Catholic parish environments (not required).

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.