Teacher Aide
St Louis, MO, US, 63123-6942
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. Simon the Apostle Catholic School – St. Louis, MO
Position Summary
St. Simon the Apostle Catholic School is seeking a supportive and dedicated Part‑Time Teacher Aide to assist classroom teachers in creating a positive, faith‑centered, and engaging learning environment. This role provides essential support to students and teachers by helping with daily classroom activities, reinforcing instructional goals, and contributing to a safe and welcoming school community. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and professionalism, and is committed to the mission of Catholic education.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities and routines.
- Support students during lessons, small‑group work, and independent tasks.
- Provide individualized assistance to students who need additional guidance or encouragement.
- Help maintain a safe, orderly, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, and other non‑instructional times as assigned.
- Prepare classroom materials, supplies, and learning resources as directed by the teacher.
- 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. Simon the Apostle Catholic 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 desire to support students’ academic and personal growth. This part‑time role requires reliability, flexibility, and a spirit of service toward students, families, and staff. The Teacher Aide is expected to uphold the values of St. Simon the Apostle Catholic School and contribute positively to the 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.