Kindergarten Classroom Aide

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kindergarten Classroom Aide at St. Frances Cabrini Academy operates within Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation. The role supports the teacher in a nurturing, faith-centered setting for young learners.

The position assists with instruction, supervision, and daily activities while promoting academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth in alignment with Catholic education values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in education preferred.
• Experience with young children in educational or childcare settings preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff and families.
• Commitment to fostering a faith-based learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kindergarten teacher with instructional activities and classroom management.
• Provide individual and small-group literacy and math support.
• Create a safe, organized, welcoming classroom environment.
• Prepare instructional materials and activities.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, and lunch.
• Support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
• Communicate professionally with teachers and families.
• Uphold mission and teachings of Catholic education.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in education (preferred)

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 Kindergarten Classroom Aide at St. Frances Cabrini Academy supports the Kindergarten teacher in creating a nurturing, engaging, and faith-centered learning environment for young students. This position assists with classroom instruction, student supervision, and daily classroom activities while promoting the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of children in accordance with the mission and values of Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Kindergarten teacher with instructional activities and classroom management.
• Provide individual and small-group support to students in literacy, math, and other learning activities.
• Help create and maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Prepare instructional materials, classroom resources, and educational activities.
• Supervise students during classroom transitions, recess, lunch, and other assigned activities.
• Support the development of positive behavior, social skills, and age-appropriate independence.
• Assist students with daily routines and ensure their safety and well-being throughout the school day.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with teachers, staff, and families as needed.
• Uphold and support the mission, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church and St. Frances Cabrini Academy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in education preferred.
• Experience working with young children in an educational, childcare, or related setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, and families.
• Patient, dependable, and enthusiastic about supporting early childhood education.
• Commitment to fostering a faith-based learning environment.
• School-based setting focused on early childhood education.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting classroom materials, and active engagement with students throughout the day.
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, attentiveness, and a student-centered approach.
• Frequent interaction with young children in both classroom and playground settings.

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.

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.