Pre-K Paraprofessional

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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.

The Pre-K Paraprofessional ment of Rome Catholic School supports the classroom teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool students. This role assists with daily instruction, student supervision, and classroom organization while supporting the Catholic mission and early childhood educational goals of the school.

• Support the Pre-K teacher with daily classroom instruction, activities, and routines.
• Assist in supervising students during classroom activities, transitions, outdoor play, lunch, and dismissal to ensure safety and positive behavior.
• Help prepare instructional materials, learning centers, and classroom resources.
• Support students' social, emotional, physical, and academic development through positive guidance and encouragement.
• Reinforce classroom rules, routines, and behavior expectations consistently and respectfully.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Provide individual or small-group support to students as directed by the teacher.
• Communicate professionally with teachers, staff, and administration regarding student needs or classroom activities.
• Uphold confidentiality, school policies, and diocesan guidelines.
• Model appropriate behavior aligned with Catholic values and the mission of the school.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting (preferred).
• Commitment to Catholic education and willingness to support the mission of St. Clement of Rome Catholic School.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Strong communication, patience, and organizational skills.
• Dependability and a positive, nurturing demeanor.

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.

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.