Aide - Classroom

Aide - Classroom

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.

Job Requirements:

• 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.

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.