What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Aide position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
St Louis, MO, US, 63115-2238
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 at St. Louis Catholic Academy provides instructional, clerical, and supervisory support to teachers in fostering a positive, faith-filled learning environment. This role assists with classroom management, student engagement, and daily educational activities while supporting the school's mission of academic excellence and Catholic formation.
Essential Duties And 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 at St. Louis Catholic Academy provides instructional, clerical, and supervisory support to teachers in fostering a positive, faith-filled learning environment. This role assists with classroom management, student engagement, and daily educational activities while supporting the school's mission of academic excellence and Catholic formation.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with the implementation of daily classroom lessons and activities.
- Provide individual and small-group support to students to reinforce learning objectives.
- Help prepare instructional materials, classroom displays, and educational resources.
- Monitor student behavior and assist with maintaining a positive, respectful classroom environment.
- Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, field trips, and other assigned times.
- Support students with academic tasks, assignments, and organizational skills.
- Assist with grading, recordkeeping, filing, copying, and other clerical duties as directed.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
- Encourage student participation, engagement, and appropriate social interactions.
- Communicate student concerns and progress observations to the classroom teacher.
- Support students with special needs or accommodations as directed by the teacher and administration.
- Model Christian values and promote the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and required Safe Environment training.
- High school diploma required; associate degree or college coursework in education preferred.
- Previous experience working with children in a school, daycare, tutoring, or youth program setting preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with students of varying ages and abilities.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to follow teacher direction while working independently when needed.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Successful completion of background screening and Safe Environment requirements.
- Classroom support and student supervision
- Small-group instruction and academic assistance
- Classroom management and behavior support
- Communication and relationship-building skills
- Organization and attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Commitment to Catholic education and student development
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.