26-27 Part-Time After School Care Program Assistant

Diocese-of-Joliet-1; Illinois; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Job summary

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools in Plano, IL is seeking a Part-time After School Care Program Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves supervising children, ensuring safety, and creating a fun, enriching environment after school hours.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, being at least 16, and a required Protecting God's Children certificate and background check. The position pays $15.00 per hour and is scheduled Thursdays and Fridays with school-day

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Protecting God's Children certificate and background check required.
• Education or recreation education coursework preferred but not required.
• Childcare experience with children of all ages preferred but not required.
• Other training may be required after employment begins.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all children in the program.
• Sign children in on arrival and out when they leave.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

16 years old minimum

Protecting God's Children certificate and background check

Education/recreation education coursework preferred

Childcare experience preferred

Other training after employment begins

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Diocese of Joliet

26-27 Part-Time After School Care Program Assistant JobID: 5175

• Position Type:
  School Service Staff/ Before and/or After School Care
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Location:
  St. Mary Catholic School, Plano

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
2026-27 After School Care Program Assistant - Part-time Benefit Ineligible
St. Mary School, Plano, IL
Position available: (2026-2027)

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:

• Thursdays and Fridays
• Meets on regular school days when school is in session.

Hourly Pay $15.00

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

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job
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.

This 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.

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 7:05:10 PM CST.

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