What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide, Extended Care position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
Festus, MO, US, 63028-1543
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
A Catholic Classroom Aide supports the classroom teacher in creating a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment that fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student. The instructional aid will assist in implementing lesson plans, providing individualized support to students, and maintaining a classroom atmosphere aligned with the mission and vision of the school, as outlined by the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).
Job Responsibilities
Faith Formation and Integration:
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
A Catholic Classroom Aide supports the classroom teacher in creating a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning environment that fosters the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each student. The instructional aid will assist in implementing lesson plans, providing individualized support to students, and maintaining a classroom atmosphere aligned with the mission and vision of the school, as outlined by the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS).
Job Responsibilities
Faith Formation and Integration:
- Model and promote Catholic values in all interactions.
- Support integration of faith-based principles in classroom activities.
- Help create a respectful, inclusive environment reflecting Catholic teachings.
- Assist in liturgies, prayer services, and religious celebrations.
- Collaborate with the teacher to implement lesson plans and activities.
- Provide one-on-one or small-group support for individual learning needs.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials and maintaining organization.
- Support the use of technology to enhance learning.
- Collaborate with the teacher to implement lesson plans.
- Provide one-on-one or small-group support for individual learning needs.
- Assist in preparing materials and maintaining classroom organization.
- Support technology integration in learning experiences.
- Foster positive relationships to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Monitor behavior and reinforce expectations for a Christ-centered environment.
- Assist with assessing progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom.
- Support the teacher with routines and transitions.
- Address minor conflicts and escalate issues as needed.
- Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Participate in events, activities, and service projects promoting Catholic values.
- Serve as a role model of faith, service, and respect.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field preferred.
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Familiarity with Catholic teachings and a commitment to faith-based education.
- Experience working with children in an educational or similar setting preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic proficiency in using educational technology and tools.
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.
