Preschool Classroom Aide — Flexible Hours, Caring Environment

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a caring Preschool Classroom Aide to support teachers and foster a loving, faith-filled learning environment for young children.

The aide collaborates with the classroom teacher to develop social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and academic skills through play-based, age-appropriate activities. The position emphasizes creating a warm, welcoming classroom where children feel safe, known, loved, and valued each day, aligning with Catholic education values and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enjoyment of working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and staff.
• Dependable, patient, nurturing, flexible, and positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to supporting Catholic education.
• Completion of Archdiocese of St. Louis Safe Environment requirements and background screenings.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily preschool program in collaboration with the classroom teacher.
• Help create a warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Assist with classroom activities, learning centers, and small-group instruction.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and a love of learning.
• Support children's language, social, emotional, motor, and school-readiness development.
• Reinforce kindness, respect, responsibility, and positive behavior.
• Supervise students during activities, transitions, outdoor play, meals, and other routines.
• Assist children with age-appropriate self-care skills, including handwashing, toileting, cleanup, and organization.
• Prepare classroom materials, art projects, and learning resources. Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment. Support student arrival, dismissal, and daily transitions.
• Communicate student observations and concerns to the classroom teacher.
• Follow all school policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements. Participate in required meetings, training, and professional development.

Skills

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Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a caring Preschool Classroom Aide to support teachers and foster a loving, faith-filled learning environment for young children.

The aide collaborates with the classroom teacher to develop social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and academic skills through play-based, age-appropriate activities. The position emphasizes creating a warm, welcoming classroom where children feel safe, known, loved, and valued each day, aligning with Catholic education values and