Aide, Classroom

Job Summary

The Classroom Aide supports the classroom teacher in providing a safe, respectful, and faith-centered learning environment. The aide assists with instructional activities, classroom management, and student supervision while reinforcing Catholic values and the mission of the school.

• Assist the teacher with daily instructional activities and lesson implementation
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts
• Help prepare instructional materials, classroom displays, and learning stations
• Support students with assignments, organization, and classroom routines

• Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, playground, cafeteria, and during transitions
• Help maintain a positive, respectful, and orderly classroom environment
• Reinforce classroom rules and behavior expectations set by the teacher
• Provide guidance and support to students as needed

• Model Catholic values such as respect, kindness, and service
• Support prayer, liturgical activities, and faith-based classroom practices
• Encourage students to demonstrate Christian behavior in daily interactions
• Assist in fostering a faith-filled classroom atmosphere

• Assist with grading, filing, copying, and organizing student work
• Help maintain accurate records as directed by the teacher
• Prepare and distribute classroom materials and supplies
• Work closely with the classroom teacher to support instructional goals
• Communicate student needs or concerns to the teacher
• Participate in staff meetings or training sessions as required
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with students, parents, and staff

• High school diploma required; some college coursework in education preferred
• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting preferred
• Understanding of child development and classroom management basics
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Practicing Catholic or willingness to support the mission and values of Catholic education (often preferred)
• Background check and safe environment training as required by the diocese

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.

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.