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
Holy Rosary is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Preschool Aide to support the preschool teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The aide will assist with classroom instruction, learning activities, student supervision, and behavior management while helping foster the social, emotional, and academic development of each child.
The Preschool Aide will work under the direction of the preschool teacher and will be supervised by the teacher and school administration. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with school marketing, media, and promotional activities as needed.
Job Responsibilities
- Classroom Support: Assist the preschool teacher with daily instruction, lesson activities, hands-on learning experiences, and classroom routines.
- Student Supervision and Safety: Help maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming classroom environment while actively supervising children during classroom activities, transitions, playtime, and other school-related activities.
- Behavior Management: Support the teacher in encouraging positive behavior, cooperation, respect, and appropriate social interactions among students.
- Student Engagement: Encourage participation in age-appropriate educational, creative, and developmental activities while responding to students’ individual needs.
- Classroom Preparation: Help prepare instructional materials, organize classroom supplies, maintain learning centers, and keep the classroom clean and organized.
- Student Care and Support: Assist children with daily routines and age-appropriate needs in accordance with school policies and established procedures.
- Collaboration and Communication: Follow the direction of the preschool teacher, communicate observations or concerns appropriately, and work cooperatively with teachers, staff, and school administration.
- School Marketing and Media Support: Assist with school-related marketing, social media, photography, promotional materials, or other communications projects as assigned.
- Other Duties: Perform additional duties related to the position as assigned by the preschool teacher or school administration.
Job Requirements
- A genuine interest in working with preschool-aged children.
- Patience, dependability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions.
- Ability to support a structured, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Willingness to assist with school media and marketing activities.
- Previous experience working with young children is preferred but not required.
- Ability to meet applicable school requirements for background checks, training, and child safety.
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.