Aide, Preschool

Archdiocese of St. Louis•St Louis, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Teacher at Simon Says Early Childhood Center provides a safe, nurturing, faith-aligned, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position supports the Center’s mission by fostering each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and physical growth through structured activities, play-based learning, and positive engagement with families.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with young children.
Ability to meet all state licensing requirements, including background screening and health documentation.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.

Nice To Haves

CDA, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting.
Knowledge of child development principles and play-based learning approaches.
Familiarity with Catholic parish environments (not required).

Responsibilities

Plan and implement daily lesson plans that align with Missouri Early Learning Standards and the Center’s curriculum.
Create a classroom environment that supports exploration, creativity, and learning through play.
Supervise children at all times with attentive, engaged, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including sanitizing toys, surfaces, and equipment as required.
Adapt teaching strategies to meet the individual needs, learning styles, and developmental levels of each child.
Observe, document, and assess children's developmental progress.
Communicate concerns regarding developmental delays, behavior, or safety to the Director in a timely manner.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences and prepare written progress updates as needed.
Build positive, professional relationships with families, offering support and open communication.
Greet families at drop-off and pick-up, ensuring proper sign-in and sign-out procedures.
Uphold confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
Follow all policies and procedures outlined by Simon Says Early Childhood Center, St. Simon the Apostle Parish, the Archdiocese of St. Louis, and State of Missouri Licensing Regulations.
Ensure proper supervision ratios are maintained at all times.
Complete required training, including CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse & Neglect Mandatory Reporting, Safe Environment, and other annual trainings.
Immediately report any accidents, injuries, or safety concerns according to protocol.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with colleagues to support teamwork and a positive center culture.
Demonstrate reliability in attendance, schedule adherence, and communication.
Uphold the mission and values of Simon Says Early Childhood Center, including modeling respect, patience, compassion, and ethical conduct.