CGS 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 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.

The Catechist for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program is responsible for guiding children in a deep, prayerful relationship with God through hands‑on, Montessori‑based catechesis. The catechist prepares and maintains the atrium (sacred learning space), leads sessions, collaborates with parents and parish staff, and fosters a calm, reverent environment that nurtures the spiritual development of each child.

• Spiritual Formation & Guidance
  • Present the core themes of CGS in a way that honors the child’s capacity for wonder, contemplation, and personal relationship with God.
  • Lead children in prayer, Scripture reflections, and presentations rooted in liturgy and Scripture.
  • Model reverence and joy in the faith.
• Set up and care for the atrium environment to ensure it remains orderly, beautiful, and conducive to prayerful engagement.
• Prepare materials in alignment with the CGS curriculum.
• Ensure all materials are complete and in good condition.
• Guide children through individual or small‑group work with CGS presentations.
• Maintain records of lessons given to individual children.
• Observe and respond to each child’s spiritual needs with sensitivity.
• Maintain a peaceful, respectful, and focused atmosphere.
• Partner with parents and families to support the child’s faith formation and communicate what children are learning in the atrium.
• Work with parish staff and fellow catechists to coordinate schedules, events, and sacramental preparation as needed.
• Attend planning meetings and ongoing formation sessions.
• Support material making for the atria.
• Professional Development
  • Hold certification in CGS for the appropriate level (Level Toddler, I, II, or III).
  • Stay current with CGS pedagogy through continuing education and spiritual formation.

• Completion of CGS Formation for the appropriate level (required).
• Active, practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Experience working with children ages 0–12 in a catechetical, educational, or pastoral setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of Catholic liturgy, Scripture, and tradition.
• Ability to foster a peaceful, respectful, and prayerful learning environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail in material preparation.
• Willingness to collaborate as part of a parish or school catechetical team.

The 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.