After-School Care Assistant: Positive, Energetic Child Care

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools is seeking an After School Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Base pay is $16.00/hr and can increase with experience. This role is for individuals 18 years of age and older, with duties after school at multiple locations from 2:45pm to 6:00pm.

The mission emphasizes faith, unity, excellence, and integrity within a Catholic learning community. You will support activities promoting children's growth and maintain a safe, engaging environment for students.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older for this position.
• Previous child care experience preferred but not required.
• Mobility required; able to set up and take down tables and participate in activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of activities that promote cognitive, social/emotional, language, physical, and self-help growth in a positive environment.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for children. Understand and apply child development to situations.
• Use a positive and preventative approach to discipline: redirection, setting positive limits, clearly stating expectations, encouragement and praise. Provide choices, allow children to problem solve.
• Effectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behavior.
• Supervise and interact during activities.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain effective communication with parents.
• Maintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staff.
• Sanitize toys on a regular basis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mobility

High energy

Job description

Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools is seeking an After School Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Base pay is $16.00/hr and can increase with experience. This role is for individuals 18 years of age and older, with duties after school at multiple locations from 2:45pm to 6:00pm.

The mission emphasizes faith, unity, excellence, and integrity within a Catholic learning community. You will support activities promoting children's growth and maintain a safe, engaging environment for students.