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.

Job Summary

The ECLC Teacher Aide works as a team to provide a caring, safe and nurturing environment and age appropriate programing for children 6 weeks-5 years of age. She/He is under the direct supervision of the Lead Teacher in the classroom. The St. Joseph ECLC provides a variety of programming to meet the individual needs of each child.

Job Responsibilities

Included but not limited to the following: Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

Assist children with activities of daily life (e.g., diapering/restroom use, feeding, dressing)

Help facilitate daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers

Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service

Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children

Assist with the completion of Brightwheel communications involving the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing

Communicate with the Lead Teacher regarding all aspects of the children's care as well as classroom management

Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times Job Requirements Must be at least 16 years of age

At least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one

Submit to a background check

Be CPR and First Aid certified - preferred

Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences

Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50lbs

Must have significant physical mobility and the ability to react quickly to the risks or dangers that young children may put themselves into. Ability to safely use basic office machinery/equipment

Have dependable transportation

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.