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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 Recess Aide at St. Catherine Labouré Catholic School is responsible for providing supervision and ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive social interaction of students during recess periods. The Recess Aide supports the school's Catholic mission by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and faith-filled environment while encouraging appropriate student behavior and active play.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise students during indoor and outdoor recess activities to ensure a safe and orderly environment.
- Monitor playground areas, equipment, and student interactions to prevent accidents and address concerns promptly.
- Encourage positive behavior, good sportsmanship, and respectful interactions among students.
- Enforce school rules and playground expectations consistently and fairly.
- Assist students in resolving minor conflicts using positive guidance and conflict-resolution strategies.
- Communicate student behavioral, safety, or health concerns to teachers and administrators as necessary.
- Respond appropriately to minor injuries and seek additional assistance when needed.
- Ensure students remain within designated supervision areas during recess.
- Help organize games and activities that encourage participation and inclusion.
- Assist with transitions between classrooms, lunch, and recess periods as assigned.
- Support the mission and values of Catholic education through positive interactions and role modeling.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or recreational setting preferred.
- Ability to supervise groups of children effectively and maintain a safe environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain alert, attentive, and active throughout the recess period.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Completion of required background screening and Safe Environment training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Student supervision and safety awareness
- Classroom and behavior management support
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Effective communication with students and staff
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
- Understanding and support of the Catholic school mission
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.
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