Aide - Preschool

Cottleville, MO, US, 63304-7686

About the Role

The Preschool Aide assists the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled learning environment for preschool children. The aide supports daily classroom activities, student supervision, routines, and learning experiences while helping promote the Catholic values and mission of the school.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities, lessons, and learning centers.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of preschool students at all times.
• Support children with age-appropriate routines, including toileting, handwashing, meals, rest time, and transitions.
• Help create a warm, nurturing, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Encourage positive social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Assist with arts and crafts, music, stories, prayer, and other educational activities.
• Reinforce classroom rules and encourage respectful, kind, and cooperative behavior.
• Support the Catholic identity of the classroom by modeling Christian values such as kindness, compassion, patience, and respect.
• Help prepare, organize, and clean classroom materials and learning areas.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with the lead teacher, families, and school staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Follow all school, diocesan, health, safety, and child-protection policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional-development activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or school administration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Warm, patient, dependable, and nurturing personality.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the lead teacher and school staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to the Catholic mission and values of the school.
• Ability to meet all required background-check, health, safety, and diocesan requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible working times and remote working options.
• Generous paid vacation increasing with service.
• Personal leaves of absence.
• Archdiocese-sponsored volunteer events.