2026-2027 Part-Time Before and After School Care Program Assistant PS3-8

Diocese-of-Joliet-1; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools in Mokena, IL is seeking a Part-time Before and After School Care Program Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students before and after school, ensuring safety and a positive environment.

Responsibilities include supervising children, signing in/out, planning engaging activities, and collaborating with staff and families. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, being at least 16, and background checks; prior childcare

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
• Protecting God's Children Certificate and Background Check required.
• Childcare experience is a plus but not required.
• Other training may be required after employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all children in the program.
• Sign in/out children at arrival/departure.
• Create an enriching, fun, and safe environment.
• Plan activities for children of all ages.
• Interact positively with children and their families.
• Work independently as well as with a team.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.

Skills

Child engagement

Safety supervision

Teamwork

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

2026-2027 Part-Time Before and After School Care Program Assistant PS3-8 JobID: 5170

• Position Type: School Service Staff/ Before and/or After School Care
• Date Posted: 8/24/2026
• Location: St. Mary Catholic School, Mokena

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools

2026-2027 Before and After School Care Program Assistant - Part-time Benefit Ineligible

St. Mary School, Mokena, IL

Position available: August 2026

Position Purpose

The candidate must have a positive attitude and serve as a role model to participants in the program. Before and After School Care Program staff must enjoy working with school-aged children/teens.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety of all children in the program
• Signing children upon arrival and out when they leave
• Creating an enriching, fun, and safe environment
• Planning activities for children of all ages
• Interacting positively with children and their families
• Working independently as well as with a team
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
• Protecting God's Children Certificate and Background Check required.
• A background in education and/or college course(s)in recreation education is a plus but not required.
• Childcare work experience with children of all agespreferred but not required.
• Other training may be required after employment begins.

Work Schedule

This person must be available to work:

• Before school
  • M-F, 6:45am-7:40am
  • Meets on regular school days when school is in session.
• M-F, 3:00pm-5:30pm
• Meets on regular school days when school is in session.

Hourly Range

$15.00-$23.00

• Final hourly rate will be determined by relevant years of experience in a similar job combined with education and professional licensure.
• paid personal leave days.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job¹

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.

• Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

¹This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.