Morning Care Aide

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Morning Care Supervisor to provide a safe, welcoming environment for students before the school day begins.

You will supervise students, greet families, encourage positive behavior, and help with age‑appropriate activities and transitions to the classroom. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work early morning hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise groups of children in a calm, positive manner.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with children in school, daycare, church, or similar settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure safety and well‑being of students during morning care hours.
• Greet students and families in a warm, professional manner each morning.
• Monitor interactions and encourage respectful, inclusive behavior.
• Organize age‑appropriate activities (reading, drawing, puzzles, quiet games).
• Maintain a calm, structured environment and assist with transitions to the school day.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Organization

Patience

Catholic mission awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Morning Care Supervisor is responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, and structured environment for students before the start of the school day. This role involves supervising students during morning care hours, promoting positive behavior, facilitating age‑appropriate activities, and ensuring a smooth transition to the school day. The Morning Care Supervisor serves as a positive role model and supports the mission and values of the school through professional and caring interactions with students, families, and staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety, well‑being, and appropriate behavior of students during morning care hours.
• Greet students and families in a warm, friendly, and professional manner each morning.
• Monitor student interactions and encourage respectful, inclusive, and kind behavior.
• Organize and facilitate age‑appropriate activities such as reading, drawing, puzzles, and quiet games.
• Maintain a calm, structured, and positive environment that helps students prepare for the school day.
• Ensure an orderly transition of students to teachers or classroom aides at the start of the school day.
• Follow all school safety procedures and promptly report concerns, incidents, or emergencies to school leadership.
• Maintain accurate attendance and supervision records as required.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Uphold school policies and model appropriate behavior at all times.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children in a school, daycare, church, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage groups of children in a calm and positive manner.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Dependable, patient, and professional with a positive attitude.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; candidates of other faith traditions must be respectful of and supportive of the school's Catholic mission and values.
• Ability to consistently work scheduled early morning hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.