Summary
Location
Richmond Heights
Type
full-time
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About this role
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: Full‑Time Preschool Teacher’s Aide
Location: Immacolata Catholic Church – St. Louis, MO
Position Summary
Immacolata Catholic Church is seeking a caring, dependable, and mission‑driven Full‑Time Preschool Teacher’s Aide to support the preschool classroom. This role assists the lead teacher in creating a joyful, structured, and faith‑centered environment where young children can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, strong communication skills, a love for early childhood education, and a commitment to supporting the developmental needs of preschool‑aged children within a Catholic community.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the lead teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate lessons, activities, and learning centers.
- Assist with small‑group instruction, one‑on‑one support, and hands‑on learning experiences.
- Help maintain a nurturing, respectful, and faith‑filled classroom environment aligned with the mission of Immacolata Catholic Church.
- Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, recess, lunch, rest time, and other assigned duties.
- Prepare, organize, and clean classroom materials, supplies, and learning spaces to ensure a safe and engaging environment.
- Support positive behavior guidance using developmentally appropriate strategies.
- Assist with faith‑based activities, prayer, and character‑building moments integrated into the school day.
- Communicate kindly and professionally with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
- Help maintain attendance records, student documentation, and other classroom paperwork as directed by the lead teacher.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and schoolwide events.
- Uphold and model Catholic values, contributing positively to the spiritual life of the school community.
Qualifications
- Experience working with preschool‑aged children in a school, parish, or childcare setting preferred.
- Understanding of early childhood development and age‑appropriate practices.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education and Immacolata Catholic Church.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Warm, patient, and nurturing disposition with the ability to support young learners.
- Ability to follow direction, take initiative, and work effectively as part of a team.
- Physical ability to lift, bend, sit on the floor, and actively supervise children throughout the day.
- Must meet Archdiocesan compliance requirements, including Safe Environment training.
Additional Expectations
The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm for early childhood education, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine desire to support the growth and well‑being of young children. This role requires reliability, professionalism, and a heart for serving within a Catholic school community. The Preschool Teacher’s Aide is expected to uphold the values of Immacolata Catholic Church and contribute positively to the classroom environment and broader school mission.
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.
Other facts
About Archdiocese of St. Louis
As Catholics in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in communion with the Bishop of Rome, we are called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be His Church and live His Gospel. With joy, we strive to fulfill our Baptismal calling by prayer and worship, teaching and sharing our faith, serving others, and fostering unity in diversity. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to the responsible stewardship of all God's gifts.
What you'll do
- The Preschool Teacher’s Aide supports the lead teacher in implementing lessons and activities while maintaining a nurturing classroom environment. Responsibilities include supervising children, preparing materials, and assisting with faith-based activities.
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