2026-2027 (PT) Before and After School Care Program Assistant, Holy Family Catholic School, Sho[...]

Diocese of Joliet; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal leave days

Job summary

The Diocese of Joliet is seeking a Before and After School Care Program Assistant at Holy Family Catholic School in Shorewood, IL. This part-time role requires a positive attitude and the ability to engage with school-aged children in a safe and enriching environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of children, planning activities, and interacting positively with families. A high school diploma or GED is required, and childcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Childcare work experience preferred but not required.
• Other training may be required after employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety of all children in the program.
• Planning activities for children of all ages.
• Interacting positively with children and their families.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work with children

Teamwork

Planning activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Protecting God's Children Certificate

Background in education or recreation

Job description

Position Title: Before and After School Care Program Assistant (Part‑time)

Location: Holy Family Catholic School, Shorewood, IL.

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 and 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 courses in recreation education is a plus but not required.
• Childcare work experience with children of all ages preferred but not required.
• Other training may be required after employment begins.

Work Schedule

• Before school
  • Monday through Friday 6:45 AM‑7:45 AM preferred
  • Meets on regular school days when school is in session.
• After school
  • Monday through Friday 2:30 PM‑5:45 PM preferred
  • Meets on regular school days when school is in session.

Hourly Range

$15.00‑$22.00. Final hourly rate will be determined by relevant years of experience, education, and professional licensure. Paid personal leave days are available.

Physical Abilities

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.