Aide - PreSchool

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks a caring Preschool Aide at St. Francis Borgia Grade School in Washington, MO.

This role supports the classroom teacher to create a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment and to nurture spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth. The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with a high school diploma (associate or bachelor’s preferred), strong communication and organizational skills, and comfort using educational technology;

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Experience working with children in educational or similar settings preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Faith Formation and integration: model Catholic values and support faith-based classroom activities.
• Instructional Support: assist with lesson plans, provide one-on-one or small-group support.
• Student Development: foster positive relationships and monitor behavior.
• Classroom Management: maintain a safe, welcoming classroom and support routines.
• Community Engagement: participate in events and service projects promoting Catholic values.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology basics

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred

Job description

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

St. Francis Borgia Grade School, a vibrant Catholic school community in the heart of Washington, is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Aide for Preschool. A Catholic Classroom Aide supports the classroom teacher in creating a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment that fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student. The instructional aid will assist in implementing lesson plans, providing individualized support to students, and maintaining a classroom atmosphere aligned with the mission and vision of the school, as outlined by the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS)

Job Responsibilities

Faith Formation and Integration:

• Model and promote Catholic values in all interactions.
• Support integration of faith-based principles in classroom activities.
• Help create a respectful, inclusive environment reflecting Catholic teachings.
• Assist in liturgies, prayer services, and religious celebrations.
• Collaborate with the teacher to implement lesson plans and activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group support for individual learning needs.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and maintaining organization.
• Support the use of technology to enhance learning.

Instructional Support:

• Collaborate with the teacher to implement lesson plans.
• Provide one-on-one or small-group support for individual learning needs.
• Assist in preparing materials and maintaining classroom organization.
• Support technology integration in learning experiences.

Student Development:

• Foster positive relationships to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Monitor behavior and reinforce expectations for a Christ-centered environment.
• Assist with assessing progress and providing feedback to the teacher.

Classroom Management:

• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom.
• Support the teacher with routines and transitions.
• Address minor conflicts and elevate issues as needed.

Community Engagement:

• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in events, activities, and service projects promoting Catholic values.
• Serve as a role model of faith, service, and respect.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• Familiarity with Catholic teachings and a commitment to faith-based education.
• Experience working with children in an educational or similar setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic proficiency in using educational technology and tools.

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.