Aide, Preschool
St Louis, MO, US, 63128-2821
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Assumption is seeking a Aide-Early Education to support the classroom teacher in a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates familiarity with the curriculum, methods, procedures, schedule, and resources used by the
teacher. Follows teacher cues in the classroom and refrains from interrupting the lead teacher and adapts
to the routines and procedures of a variety of teachers.
2. Supports activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving
appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
3. Supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and
practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
4. Interacts with children in a warm, calm, unhurried manner.
5. Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
6. Assists the teacher with preparing, organizing, and maintaining classroom areas, materials, and
equipment, including but not limited to cleaning, food preparation, copying, filing papers, bulletin boards
and displays of student work.
7. Provides the teacher with pertinent information about individual students. Refrains from interrupting
classroom instruction and activities to converse about students with the lead teacher.
8. Maintains a safe, clean, pleasant environment indoors & outdoors
9. Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with
parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family
relationships.
10. General knowledge of nutrition, health and first aid
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, Associates Degree, CDC or working towards college level hours in Early Childhood Education and/or certification or related field
● General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church
● Ability to effectively utilize school information systems
● Obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification
● Good health as confirmed by a physician’s statement; immunizations current
● Complete Archdiocese Safe Environment Program
● Strong written and oral communication skills
● Ability to take direction from administration
● Ability to to support teacher and administration
● Ability to work with pastor, parish office staff and school personnel, students, parents and volunteers
The Archdiocese of St. Louis 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.