Summer Preschool Teacher

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 SummaryJob Title: Summer Teacher / Summer Teacher AssistantHoly Cross Academy - Early Childhood ProgramSchool OverviewHoly Cross Academy (HCA) is a vibrant preschool through 8th grade school with over 500 students enrolled. HCA's Early Childhood Program serves children ages 2-5 across nine classrooms on our Affton, Missouri campus. The Early Childhood campus features three dedicated outdoor play spaces and multiple indoor areas designed for movement, exploration, and play.Teachers at HCA are expected to create child-centered learning environments that promote active exploration, curiosity, and development across all learning domains for children of all abilities.Position SummarySummer Teachers and Summer Teacher Assistants work with children ages 2-6, supporting classroom activities through play-based learning centers. This position is part of a collaborative team approach focused on providing engaging classroom experiences, outdoor play, water activities, and daily school routines in a safe and nurturing environment.Schedule & LocationHours: 25-40 hours weeklySchedule: Regular weekly schedule for 11 weeksPosition Dates: May 26, 2026 - August 6, 2026Location: Early Childhood Campus, Affton, MOContact:Angie Langhauserpreschool@hca-stl.orgJob ResponsibilitiesSupport children as they transition into a new summer classroom environmentAssist with play-based learning centers and small group activitiesComplete age-appropriate art projects and sensory activitiesRead stories, sing songs, and engage children in language-rich experiencesAssist with snacks and lunchtime routinesMonitor and engage children during outdoor play and water activitiesHelp teachers with classroom management and daily routinesWork collaboratively with staff to provide a positive and supportive learning environmentComplete other tasks as assignedJob RequirementsMust be 16 years of age or olderAbility to navigate multiple stairs and outdoor playground surfacesAbility to sit on the floor and child-sized chairs while working with childrenAbility to lift up to 40 pounds on a daily basisWillingness to complete Protecting God's Children training and pass a background checkReliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a teamThe 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