Elementary School Teacher's Aide in Kansas City, Missouri at St Patrick Catholic Church Kansas City

St. Patrick School in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a full-time teacher’s aide for its 2026-2027 school year. A teacher’s aide’s primary role is to offer students an extra level of support and guidance inside and outside of the classroom. This position will work one-on-one with the classroom teacher and students in our school. This position will report to the principal.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with instructional support: This includes working one-on-one with students, preparing classroom materials and others as needed. Implement activities planned by the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in planning and preparation
• Work with students individually or in small groups.
• Provide for students’ social and emotional needs through respite activities.
• Attend and participate in professional learning activities as assigned.
• Encouraging positive peer interactions and social-emotional development
• Promoting inclusivity and a sense of belonging
• Empowering students to engage in classroom activities
• Complete other assigned tasks.

• Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting
• Patience, flexibility, positive attitude
• Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.
• Ability to uphold privacy and confidentiality
• Promote a positive school environment and classroom atmosphere
• Ability to uphold good attendance and punctuality

St. Patrick School offers a comprehensive benefits program for full time employees, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.