Preschool Aide

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.

The Preschool Aide supports the Preschool Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled learning environment for young children atSt. Ambrose Catholic School. This position assists with classroom instruction, student supervision, daily routines, and age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. The Preschool Aide works collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families to support the mission and values of Catholic education.

• Assist the Preschool Teacher with implementing daily lessons, activities, and classroom routines.
• Supervise and engage children in developmentally appropriate educational, social, and recreational activities.
• Support students with transitions, classroom procedures, and independent skill development.
• Foster a positive, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom preparation, organization, and maintenance of learning materials and supplies.
• Monitor student behavior and encourage positive social interactions and emotional growth.
• Support children with personal care needs, including handwashing, restroom routines, and other age-appropriate self-help skills as needed.
• Assist with snack time, lunch, rest periods, and playground supervision.
• Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of students at all times.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with teachers, staff, parents, and guardians.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school information.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities as required.
• Support and uphold the mission, values, and teachings of St. Ambrose Catholic School and the Catholic Church.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a school, childcare, daycare, or early childhood setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to create positive relationships with young children and support their learning and growth.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated patience, flexibility, dependability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families.
• Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, bending, lifting, and active engagement with young children throughout the day.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Successful completion of required background checks, Safe Environment training, and any Archdiocesan 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.

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.

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.