K-8 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 K–8 School Aide supports teachers and school staff in creating a safe, orderly, faith-centered, and productive learning environment for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The aide assists with supervision, classroom support, student engagement, and daily school operations while promoting the mission and values of Catholic education.

• Assist teachers with classroom preparation, instructional activities, and student support
• Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, arrival/dismissal, and other school settings
• Provide individual or small-group assistance to students as directed by the teacher
• Help maintain a positive, respectful, and structured learning environment
• Reinforce classroom rules, expectations, and appropriate student behavior
• Assist with organizing instructional materials, copying, grading, and clerical tasks
• Support students with assignments, projects, and classroom routines
• Monitor student safety and report concerns to teachers or administration
• Model Christian values, respect, compassion, and professionalism in all interactions
• Participate in school prayer, liturgies, religious activities, and Catholic traditions as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and school matters
• Follow all diocesan, school, safety, and child protection policies and procedures
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions as required

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with school-age children preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, staff, students, and parents
• Ability to supervise students effectively and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Commitment to supporting the mission and philosophy of Catholic education
• Completion of required background checks and safe environment training

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.