Morning Care Aide

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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.

Ascension Catholic School is seeking a dependable, caring, and attentive Morning Care Assistant to supervise students before the start of the school day. The ideal candidate will help create a safe, welcoming, and structured environment where students feel supported and are prepared for a successful day of learning. This individual will model kindness, responsibility, and respect while supporting the Catholic mission and values of Ascension Catholic School.

• Supervise students during morning care hours, ensuring their safety, well-being, and appropriate behavior at all times.
• Greet students and families in a warm, friendly, and professional manner.
• Monitor student interactions and encourage respectful, kind, and positive behavior.
• Provide age-appropriate activities, including reading, drawing, quiet games, and other supervised activities.
• Maintain a calm, organized, and structured environment that helps students transition smoothly into the school day.
• Ensure an orderly handoff of students to classroom teachers or designated classroom aides at the start of the school day.
• Follow all school safety procedures, policies, and supervision guidelines.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and communicate attendance concerns as needed.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents, teachers, staff, and school administration.
• Report student concerns, safety issues, or other relevant incidents promptly to school leadership.
• Provide supervision indoors or outdoors as needed, depending on weather conditions and school guidelines.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating patience, kindness, professionalism, and respect for the school's Catholic values.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children in a school, daycare, church, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise and manage groups of children calmly, consistently, and effectively.
• Friendly, patient, dependable, and attentive demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all students.
• Practicing Catholic preferred; candidates of other faith backgrounds must demonstrate respect for and support of the Catholic mission and values of Ascension Catholic School.
• Ability to arrive on time and work scheduled early morning hours consistently.
• Ability to stand, walk, and actively interact with children throughout the shift.
• Willingness to supervise students both indoors and outdoors, as needed.

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.

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