Job detail
Aide, Staff
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Location
Washington, Missouri
Quick overview
Provide safe, nurturing, and age-appropriate care for children during various parish events and church functions. Responsibilities include leading activities, maintaining a clean environment, and ensuring adherence to safety and child protection policies.
Requirements summary
Preferred experience working with children and a patient, dependable demeanor. Candidates must complete diocesan safe environment training, a background check, and show respect for Catholic teachings.
CommunicationCPRChild SupervisionActivity PlanningSanitizationFirst AidBehavioral ManagementChild Protection Policies
Job description
- 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 Event Childcare Aide provides safe, nurturing, and age-appropriate care for children during parish events, ministry meetings, retreats, classes, and special church functions.
- This role supports families participating in parish life by maintaining a welcoming and faith-centered environment consistent with Catholic values and diocesan policies.Job Responsibilities Supervise children during church events and activities Provide a safe, clean, and caring environment Lead age-appropriate games, crafts, stories, and activities Assist children with snacks, restroom breaks, and basic needs Follow parish safety procedures and child protection policies Maintain accurate attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures Communicate respectfully with parents, guardians, staff, and volunteers Respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral or minor medical situations Sanitize toys, tables, and childcare areas after use Support a welcoming Christian atmosphere rooted in Catholic values Job Requirements Experience working with children preferred Friendly, dependable, and patient demeanor Ability to supervise multiple children in a group setting Basic first aid/CPR certification preferred Completion of diocesan safe environment training and background check requirements Respect for Catholic teachings and parish 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.
