Teacher Aide

Silex, MO, US, 63377-3217

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

The Teacher Aide supports classroom teachers in creating a positive, faith-filled, and productive learning environment. The aide assists with instructional tasks, student supervision, and classroom organization while modeling Christian values and supporting the Catholic mission of the school.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials, setting up activities, and organizing classroom supplies.
Provide individual or small group support to students under the direction of the teacher.
Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, playground, cafeteria, and during arrival/dismissal times.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment.
Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development in a manner consistent with Catholic values.
Encourage respectful and responsible student behavior in line with the school’s discipline policies.
Attend school liturgies, assemblies, and special events as needed.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and school matters.
Communicate professionally with students, parents, teachers, and staff.

Job Requirements

Prior experience working with children in a school or daycare setting preferred.
Practicing Catholic preferred; non-Catholics must be supportive of Catholic mission and values.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to follow teacher instructions and adapt to different classroom needs.

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.