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PK Instructional Aide

O Fallon, MO, US, 63366-2205

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

  • Assume appropriate roles as a faith-filled Christian adult model and educator

  • Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to students and personnel

  • Provide safety throughout the day by engaging with students and focusing on their needs

  • Attire is to be appropriate for the workplace

  • Attend meetings/professional development, as indicated

Job Responsibilities

  • Cell phones are not to be used during school hours unless (including recess times and student lunch time) on a personal break

  • Clock in/out each day in the Early Childhood building copy room

  • Classroom responsibilities to be completed during the hours of 7:25 - 3:25 (Monday- Friday)

  • Optional aftercare will be at least one evening a week  

  • Aftercare is set for (M-F) after school, 3:00 until 5:30PM, the salary is $24.00  per hour 

  • Pick up students from the gym in the morning at 7:25am/Parking lot duty

  • Greet students, assist in attendance count, check communication folders and check lunch boxes and snacks

  • Assist students by guiding morning work

  • Assist in clean up and organization of morning work to get ready for group learning

  • Assist teachers with expected behaviors during group learning

  • Take students to the bathroom while the teacher sets up learning centers. 

  • Monitor and Assist students during restroom breaks

  • Assist teacher in cleaning tables (after morning work, after centers, after snack, after lunch and before leaving for the day) and as needed in between

  • Assist students with snacks and filling water bottles 

  • Prepare Art for the Art center daily. (Need to be a few days ahead in the event of your absence)

  • Clean Up art materials daily and art center

  • Copy Morning work and other copies as needed

  • Assist the teacher with laminating and preparing activities for learning centers.

  • Assist the teacher in the cleanliness of the classroom

  • Assist the teacher in keeping the classroom organized and well kept 

  • Stamp/sticker daily communication folders, stuff folders once as needed and put in students’ bags to go home daily. (Communication to parents should be completed by the teacher unless the teacher is absent).

  • File weekly work

  • File portfolio work and put portfolio items in chronological order in binders (Weekly)

  • Assist teacher in putting mat covers on at the beginning of the week and taking off at the end of the week. 

  • Lunch and Recess Duty

  • Playground/Outdoor Classroom/Blacktop supervision (never leave children unattended.)

  • Bathroom Accidents - assist student/teacher in cleaning up/changing

  • Assist in keeping files organized

Job Requirements

  • Prevent and Protect certification through the Archdiocese of St. Louis or other Catholic Diocese

  • Complete additional tasks that are asked by the Teacher or Principal

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. 

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