Aide
St Louis, MO, US, 63121-4903
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
Job Title: Part‑Time Teacher Aide
Location: St. Ann Catholic Church – Normandy, MO
Position Summary
St. Ann Catholic Church is seeking a responsible and supportive Part‑Time Teacher Aide to assist classroom teachers in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for students. This position supports daily classroom activities, helps reinforce instructional goals, and contributes to the overall mission of Catholic education. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and professionalism, and collaborates effectively with teachers and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities and routines.
- Support students during lessons, small‑group work, and independent tasks.
- Help maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Provide supervision during transitions, recess, lunch, and other non‑instructional times as assigned.
- Prepare classroom materials, supplies, and learning resources as directed by the teacher.
- Offer individualized support to students who need additional guidance or encouragement.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, teachers, and staff.
- Uphold school policies, safety procedures, and expectations for student behavior.
- Contribute to a positive school culture that reflects the values of St. Ann Catholic Church and School.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or parish setting preferred.
- Ability to follow directions, support instructional goals, and work collaboratively with teachers.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Patience, dependability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
- Willingness to support the mission and values of Catholic education.
- Must meet Archdiocesan compliance requirements, including Safe Environment training.
Additional Expectations
The ideal candidate demonstrates a warm, calm presence and a genuine interest in supporting students’ academic and personal growth. This role requires reliability, flexibility, and a spirit of service toward students, families, and staff. The Teacher Aide is expected to maintain professionalism and contribute positively to the parish school community.
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.