PREK Teacher Aide

Archdiocese of St. Louis • Truesdale, MO

5d

About The Position

Holy Rosary is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic part-time preschool aide to support the preschool teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The aide assists with classroom instruction, learning activities, student supervision, and behavior management, helping foster each child’s social, emotional, and academic development.

The Preschool Aide works under the direction of the preschool teacher and is supervised by the teacher and school administration. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with school marketing, media, and promotional activities as needed.

Requirements

• A genuine interest in working with preschool-aged children.
• Patience, dependability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and follow instructions.
• Ability to support a structured, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Willingness to assist with school media and marketing activities.
• Ability to meet applicable school requirements for background checks, training, and child safety.
• Candidates receiving an employment offer must complete pre-employment screening, including criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with young children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the preschool teacher with daily instruction, lesson activities, hands-on learning experiences, and classroom routines.
• Help maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming classroom while actively supervising children during activities, transitions, playtime, and other school-related activities.
• Support the teacher in encouraging positive behavior, cooperation, respect, and appropriate social interactions among students.
• Encourage participation in age-appropriate educational, creative, and developmental activities while responding to students’ individual needs.
• Help prepare instructional materials, organize classroom supplies, maintain learning centers, and keep the classroom clean and organized.
• Assist children with daily routines and age-appropriate needs in accordance with school policies and established procedures.
• Follow the preschool teacher’s direction, communicate observations or concerns appropriately, and work cooperatively with teachers, staff, and school administration.
• Assist with school-related marketing, social media, photography, promotional materials, or other communications projects as assigned.
• Perform additional duties related to the position as assigned by the preschool teacher or school administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed