What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide - Classroom position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
Cottleville, MO, US, 63304-7686
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
The Classroom Aide assists the classroom teacher in providing a safe, supportive, and faith-centered learning environment. The aide works collaboratively with the teacher to support student learning, classroom management, daily routines, and the Catholic mission of the school.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.
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
The Classroom Aide assists the classroom teacher in providing a safe, supportive, and faith-centered learning environment. The aide works collaboratively with the teacher to support student learning, classroom management, daily routines, and the Catholic mission of the school.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist the classroom teacher with daily instruction, activities, and classroom routines.
- Provide individual and small-group support to students as directed by the teacher.
- Help students stay engaged and focused on classroom assignments and activities.
- Support positive classroom behavior and reinforce school expectations.
- Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, and other assigned duties.
- Prepare, organize, and distribute classroom materials and learning resources.
- Assist students who need additional academic, social, or behavioral support.
- Encourage students to demonstrate Christian values, including kindness, respect, responsibility, honesty, and compassion.
- Support classroom prayer, religious activities, and other faith-based experiences.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with the classroom teacher and other school staff.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters.
- Follow all school, diocesan, safety, health, and child-protection policies.
- Attend required meetings, training, and professional-development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or school administration.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working with children preferred.
- Experience in a classroom or educational setting is a plus.
- Patient, dependable, compassionate, and able to work well with children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with the classroom teacher.
- Commitment to supporting the Catholic identity, mission, and values of the school.
- Must meet all required background-check, training, and diocesan requirements.
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.
Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.