Junior Kindergarten Aide - Full Day

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.

Holy Infant Catholic School is seeking a dedicated Junior Kindergarten Aide to support the Lead Teacher four days per week (Monday–Thursday), full day. This position plays an important role in helping create a warm, structured, and faith‑filled environment for young learners.

The Junior Kindergarten Aide assists the Lead Teacher in providing a joyful, developmentally appropriate classroom experience rooted in Catholic values. The ideal candidate is caring, dependable, patient, and enthusiastic about early childhood education. This role supports the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of 4‑year‑old children while helping maintain a safe, engaging, and organized classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in delivering daily lessons, centers, and classroom activities.
• Assist with supervising students during classroom work, playtime, rest periods, mealtimes, and transitions.
• Help create a safe, welcoming, and faith‑centered environment for students.
• Provide individualized attention and reinforcement to students as needed.
• Prepare materials, supplies, and learning centers under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Encourage positive behavior, cooperation, and kindness among students.
• Help maintain classroom organization and cleanliness, following health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate positively and professionally with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in school events, meetings, and training as required.
• Support the mission and values of Holy Infant Catholic School and the Catholic Church.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with young children in a preschool, classroom, or childcare setting preferred.
• Warm, patient, and nurturing disposition with a genuine love for young learners.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow directions, support lesson implementation, and assist with classroom management.
• Ability to engage in active play, supervise safely, and meet physical needs of a JK classroom (lifting, bending, floor activities).
• Dependability, professionalism, and commitment to a faith‑based environment.

Position Details

• Four days per week (Monday–Thursday), full day schedule.
• Follows the school‑year calendar.
• Compensation aligns with school guidelines for aide positions.

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.