Teacher, Catechisis

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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.

Qualifications

• Must be an active practicing Catholic.
• Must meet archdiocesan Safe Environment/background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Session Preparation: Prepare materials for weekly Atrium sessions and maintain a clean, inviting space.
• Instruction & Guidance: Lead or assist small groups through CGS presentations and quiet work time according to CGS principles.
• Team Collaboration: Work with CGS team, parish staff, and school educators to support spiritual formation of children.
• Atrium Management: Keep Atrium materials organized and ensure a quiet, reverent atmosphere.

Skills

Active Catholic

Team collaboration

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 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.