St. John Regional Catholic School is seeking energetic, compassionate, and creative Aftercare Assistants. Our assistants engage children in play-based learning experiences through movement, music, hands-on activities, and imaginative play. Extended Care staff are responsible for providing care and supervision to children after the school day ends. Their primary responsibility is ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive development of the children in their care.
Essential Functions:
- Understands, supports, and implements the school's philosophy.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with state licensing rules and regulations.
- Communicates clearly and empathetically with students, parents, and coworkers.
- Enthusiastically and warmly greets and engages children.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills in the classroom.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding students, their families, and other employees.
- Ensures the safety and active supervision of students at all times.
- Works collaboratively with teachers, staff, and school administration.
- Is comfortable working in a faith-based environment.
- Is comfortable receiving and following directions from teachers, directors, administrative staff, and team leaders.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with staff members.
- Assists with student accountability, attendance tracking, behavior coaching, instruction, supervision, snack preparation and distribution, opening lunches, and other related duties.
- Is able to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
Position Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma and a 90-hour Child Care Certification.
- Experience in a Catholic school setting preferred.
- Appreciation for young students and their families.
- Willingness to support the mission of the Catholic Faith and the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
- Prior to hire, must complete a medical examination, EpiPen training, and any additional training required by school licensing regulations.
Pay Range: $15.00, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.