Teacher Assistant

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote working options

Paid vacation

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Part-Time Teacher Assistant to support classroom teachers in a faith-centered learning environment. You will assist with daily activities, reinforce instructional goals, and help create a safe, welcoming classroom for students.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with children and show patience, professionalism, and a spirit of service to our Catholic education mission. Joining our Catholic education team means contributing to a supportive school community,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or parish setting preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and support instructional goals in collaboration with teachers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Patience, dependability, and commitment to a safe, supportive environment.
• Willingness to support the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Must meet Archdiocesan compliance requirements, including Safe Environment training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities and routines.
• Support students during lessons, small‑group work, and independent tasks.
• Provide individualized assistance to students who need additional guidance or encouragement.
• Help maintain a safe, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, and other non‑instructional times as assigned.
• Prepare classroom materials, supplies, and learning resources as directed by the teacher.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, teachers, and staff.
• Uphold school policies, safety procedures, and expectations for student behavior.
• Contribute to a positive school culture that reflects the values of St. Ambrose Catholic School.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Reliability

Job description

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

St. Ambrose Catholic School is seeking a supportive and dedicated Part‑Time Teacher Assistant to assist classroom teachers in creating a positive, faith‑centered, and engaging learning environment. This role provides essential support to students and teachers by helping with daily classroom activities, reinforcing instructional goals, and contributing to a safe and welcoming school community. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and professionalism, and is committed to the mission of Catholic education. He/she demonstrates a warm, calm presence and a genuine desire to support students’ academic and personal growth. This part‑time role requires reliability, flexibility, and a spirit of service toward students, families, and staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities and routines.
• Support students during lessons, small‑group work, and independent tasks.
• Provide individualized assistance to students who need additional guidance or encouragement.
• Help maintain a safe, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, and other non‑instructional times as assigned.
• Prepare classroom materials, supplies, and learning resources as directed by the teacher.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, teachers, and staff.
• Uphold school policies, safety procedures, and expectations for student behavior.
• Contribute to a positive school culture that reflects the values of St. Ambrose Catholic School.

Job Requirements

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or parish setting preferred.
• Ability to follow directions, support instructional goals, and work collaboratively with teachers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Patience, dependability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
• Willingness to support the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Must meet Archdiocesan compliance requirements, including Safe Environment training.

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.