Preschool Aide

Preschool Aide

St Louis, MO, US,  The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary Mary Queen of Peace School is seeking a caring and dependable Preschool Aide for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time position supports the Preschool Teacher in creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment where young children can learn and thrive. Schedule Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

The Preschool Aide assists the classroom teacher in providing supplementary instruction, reinforcing skills, and supporting enrichment and remedial activities for individuals and small groups of students. The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, communicates well, and contributes to a joyful, faith-filled classroom community.

• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Enjoys working with preschool-aged children
• Ability to support instructional activities as directed by the teacher
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, patient, and attentive to student needs
• All candidates must meet Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements

• Assist the Preschool Teacher with classroom instruction and daily routines
• Provide skill reinforcement, remedial support, and enrichment activities for individuals or small groups
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Support children during learning centers, playtime, transitions, and other classroom activities
• Help with supervision during recess, rest time, and other daily periods
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Collaborate with the teacher and other preschool staff to support overall program goals

Mary Queen of Peace seeks a Preschool Aide who brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a love for early childhood education. 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.

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.