Assistant - Education

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 Education Assistant has both classroom and office administrative duties. They support the lead teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled learning environment for students, and assists with instructional activities, classroom management, and student supervision while helping to foster the Catholic identity and values of the school. They will also assist in the school office with various administrative duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with classroom instruction and activities.
• Support individual or small group learning under teacher guidance.
• Help maintain an organized and clean classroom environment.
• Supervise students during classroom activities, transitions, and recess.
• Reinforce positive behavior and the school’s Catholic values.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources.
• Assist with clerical duties as needed (e.g., copying, filing).
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Answer doors and phones in a positive, professional manner.
• Update reports for enrollment, aftercare, and lunches.
• Various other administrative duties as required by school administration.

Job Requirements

• Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Patience, kindness, and a positive attitude.
• Bilingual-Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to stand and to manage stairways and long hallways.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Willingness to support and uphold the Catholic identity of the school.

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.