After School Care Assistant

The Catholic Center; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a caring After School Care Assistant to ensure the safety and well-being of children in a nurturing environment. This part-time role involves planning activities, assisting with homework, and maintaining positive relationships. Candidates should have a strong sense of accountability and ideally hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. Employment is contingent upon passing background checks and is focused on a commitment to core values of reverence, service, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with children from PreK through middle school.
• Criminal background and reference checks are mandatory.
• Completion of Safe Environment Training is required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and safety of children.
• Plan and supervise activities such as arts and crafts.
• Serve snacks and ensure cleanup after eating.
• Support students with homework.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

Caring attitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervision

Homework assistance

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to: Shannon Coltrain, Coordinator of Payroll & Benefits, [e-mail]

After School Care Assistant

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Cary, NC

Posted Date

February 16, 2026

Hours per week: 11.5 hours (M-F 3:15 to 5:30)

Position Summary:

St. Michael Catholic School is seeking an organized, self-motivated, caring After School Care Assistant. St. Michael provides a Christ-centered Catholic education, with a focus on academic excellence, and the development of the whole person, through our core values of reverence, service, and leadership.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure the welfare and safety of children and respond accordingly.
• Plan and supervise fun activities such as arts and crafts, or movement skills such as sports, music or dance.
• Serve snacks and be sure the kids clean up after eating.
• Provide support for students to ensure they get their homework done if required.
• Supervise and pay close attention to children within a playground setting.
• Be aware of any behavioral or emotional issues that may need to be addressed.
• Assist program director in logistics regarding closing and organizing for the end of day.
• Sincerely enjoy working with kids from PreK through middle school.
• Integrate values and attitudes that support school wide core values of reverence, service, and leadership
• Exhibit a strong sense of personal accountability and high expectations for student academic achievement, behavioral, and social-emotional development
• Fulfill extra duties as assigned by the program director
• Develop and maintain positive communication and relationships with students and colleagues
• Contribute to a positive Catholic school culture
• The ideal candidate may hold an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates 18 and older may apply.
• Possible area of related work experience: Education/Teaching
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training after hire.