Morning Care Aide

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Catholic School is seeking a dependable Morning Care Assistant to supervise students before school. The role emphasizes safety, warmth, and a structured environment to prepare students for learning while modeling kindness and Catholic values.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience with children, and a patient, reliable demeanor. Occasional outdoor supervision and early morning shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to supervise and engage with elementary-aged children.
• Strong communication with parents, staff and leadership.
• Supportive and respectful of Catholic school values.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during morning care hours, ensuring safety and appropriate behavior.
• Greet students and families warmly and professionally.
• Model kind, patient, and respectful conduct in line with school values.
• Provide age-appropriate activities and help with transitions to class time.
• Maintain attendance records and communicate concerns as needed.
• Coordinate with classroom staff for smooth handoffs to teachers.
• Follow safety policies and school procedures.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication skills

Patience

Catholic values

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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

Ascension Catholic School is seeking a dependable, caring, and attentive Morning Care Assistant to supervise students before the start of the school day. The ideal candidate will help create a safe, welcoming, and structured environment where students feel supported and are prepared for a successful day of learning. This individual will model kindness, responsibility, and respect while supporting the Catholic mission and values of Ascension Catholic School.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise students during morning care hours, ensuring their safety, well-being, and appropriate behavior at all times.
• Greet students and families in a warm, friendly, and professional manner.
• Monitor student interactions and encourage respectful, kind, and positive behavior.
• Provide age-appropriate activities, including reading, drawing, quiet games, and other supervised activities.
• Maintain a calm, organized, and structured environment that helps students transition smoothly into the school day.
• Ensure an orderly handoff of students to classroom teachers or designated classroom aides at the start of the school day.
• Follow all school safety procedures, policies, and supervision guidelines.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and communicate attendance concerns as needed.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, teachers, staff, and school administration.
• Report student concerns, safety issues, or other relevant incidents promptly to school leadership.
• Provide supervision indoors or outdoors as needed, depending on weather conditions and school guidelines.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating patience, kindness, professionalism, and respect for the school's Catholic values.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children in a school, daycare, church, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise and manage groups of children calmly, consistently, and effectively.
• Friendly, patient, dependable, and attentive demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all students.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; candidates of other faith backgrounds must demonstrate respect for and support of the Catholic mission and values of Ascension Catholic School.
• Ability to arrive on time and work scheduled early morning hours consistently.
• Ability to stand, walk, and actively interact with children throughout the shift.
• Willingness to supervise students both indoors and outdoors, as needed.

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 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.