Middle School Classroom Aide

Archdiocese of St. Louis

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Cross Academy seeks a faith-filled, dedicated Middle School Classroom Aide to join our learning community. The ideal candidate is committed to academic excellence, Catholic education, and the spiritual, intellectual, and social development of adolescents. The Year-Round Middle School Classroom Aide works collaboratively with faculty, staff, families, and administration to support a positive, rigorous, and faith-centered learning environment. This position provides instructional and operational support to Middle School teachers while promoting the mission and values of Holy Cross Academy. The Aide also assists with student supervision and daily school operations to foster academic, personal, and spiritual growth.

Requirements

Flexibility, reliability, and a positive, student-centered approach
Practicing Catholic preferred; respect for and commitment to Catholic teachings required
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administration, and families

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (or anticipated degree) in education or a related field preferred
Valid teaching certification or eligibility for certification preferred
Experience working with middle school–aged students in an educational or supervisory setting preferred

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with classroom instruction, lesson preparation, and implementation of learning activities
Support differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs
Provide small-group and individual student support under teacher guidance
Help maintain a positive, respectful, and faith-centered classroom culture
Supervise students during lunch, recess, hallways, and dismissal
Communicate professionally with faculty, staff, and parents/guardians as directed
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
Model and support Catholic values in all interactions
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide instructional support in occasional substitute teaching roles as needed
Support the Middle School Accelerated Reading Program, including: Establishing and maintaining the Accelerated Reading Lending Library Managing book and material check-in/check-out procedures and schedules Importing and tracking academic data to monitor student progress Collaborating with homeroom teachers to implement student incentives and rewards
Complete additional projects and responsibilities as assigned