Aide - PSR

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Cottleville (MO); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis invites applications for a PSR Aide to support the PSR teacher/catechist and create a safe, welcoming, faith-filled learning environment for students.

The aide assists with instruction, supervision, and daily classroom needs while upholding Catholic teachings and confidentiality. A high school diploma and experience with children are preferred, with willingness to learn Catholic traditions and cooperate with staff and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with Catholic teachings and traditions is helpful.
• Experience in school, parish, or childcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PSR teacher/catechist with instruction and activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support to students.
• Support prayers, Scripture lessons, and Catholic teachings in class.
• Supervise students to maintain a safe, respectful environment.
• Prepare and organize classroom materials and activities.
• Help with attendance procedures and basic recordkeeping.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication and interpersonal

Patience and compassion

Cooperation with staff and families

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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 PSR Aide assists the PSR teacher/catechist in providing a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled learning environment for students. The aide supports classroom instruction, student supervision, activities, and daily classroom needs while helping promote the teachings and values of the Catholic faith.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the PSR teacher/catechist with classroom instruction and activities.
• Provide individual and small-group assistance to students as needed.
• Help students participate in prayers, Scripture lessons, Catholic teachings, and classroom activities.
• Supervise students and help maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with preparing and organizing classroom materials, supplies, crafts, and lesson activities.
• Help students complete assignments, worksheets, projects, and other learning activities.
• Encourage positive behavior and demonstrate patience, kindness, and respect.
• Assist students who may need additional academic, behavioral, or learning support.
• Help with classroom setup and cleanup before and after PSR sessions.
• Support attendance procedures and other basic classroom recordkeeping.
• Communicate student needs or concerns to the PSR teacher/catechist or appropriate staff member.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Follow parish/school policies, safety procedures, and child-protection requirements.
• Serve as a positive Catholic role model through words, actions, and interactions with students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PSR coordinator, teacher/catechist, or parish/school administration.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Catholic teachings and traditions.
• Experience working with children in a school, parish, childcare, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, catechists, parish staff, students, and families.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, compassionate, and able to maintain appropriate boundaries with children.
• Must meet applicable diocesan and parish 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.

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 our 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.