Teacher - Catechesis

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Queen of Peace in the Archdiocese of St. Louis seeks a faithful CGS Catechist to lead or assist children during regular school hours.

The Catechist collaborates with parish and school faith formation teams to create a prayerful, orderly Atrium where children listen to, meditate on, and live out the Word of God. The role emphasizes mission alignment as a practicing Catholic and adherence to Safe Environment/Child Protection requirements, with equal opportunity employment within the

Qualifications

• Mission Alignment: Active practicing Catholic with a passion for early childhood spiritual formation.
• Background Clearances: Must meet all archdiocesan Safe Environment / Child Protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Session Preparation: Prepare and set up materials for Atrium sessions.
• Instruction & Guidance: Lead or assist CGS presentations and quiet work time.
• Team Collaboration: Work with CGS team, parish staff, and school educators to support spiritual formation.
• Atrium Management: Maintain materials and keep the Atrium environment quiet and reverent.

Job description

St Louis, MO, US, 63119-3550

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 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

Mary Queen of Peace is seeking a faithful and dedicated Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Catechist to lead or assist children during regular school hours. The CGS Catechist works collaboratively with the parish and school faith formation teams to create a prayerful, orderly, and developmentally appropriate Atrium environment where children can listen to, meditate on, and live out the Word of God.

Job Responsibilities

• Session Preparation: Prepare and set up materials for weekly Atrium sessions, ensuring the space remains clean, orderly, and inviting.
• Instruction & Guidance: Lead or assist small groups of children through CGS presentations and quiet work time aligned with CGS principles.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the CGS team, parish staff, and school educators to support the spiritual formation of the children.
• Atrium Management: Maintain essential Atrium materials and ensure the space reflects a quiet, contemplative, and reverence-filled environment.

Job Requirements

• Mission Alignment: Active practicing Catholic with a passion for early childhood spiritual formation.
• Background Clearances: Must meet all archdiocesan Safe Environment / Child Protection requirements.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.