Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future.

We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area.

The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

Job Summary

The ECLC Teacher Assistant 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 :

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum and planning daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
• Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to operate the classroom in absence of the Lead Teacher
• 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)
• Seek out opportunities to recognize and celebrate new developmental achievements
• 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
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and / or weekends
• Assist with the completion of daily 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

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• AA degree in Early Childhood Education preferred or a related field such as Child Development
• 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
• Be available for full time employment and available to work as late as 6 : 30 pm
• Have dependable transportation

Relationships Requirements

Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and administration

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.