After-School Care Assistant: Positive Impact 2:45–6pm

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools is seeking an After School Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Holy Spirit Elementary in Sioux Falls. The role runs 2:45pm–6:00pm, with no late nights or weekend work, and base pay of $16.00/hr, with potential increases based on experience.

Responsibilities include supporting age-appropriate activities, maintaining safety, and communicating with parents, while embodying our Catholic values and school mission.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older for this position.
• Previous child care experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills beneficial.
• Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Mobility required.
• Will be required to set up and take down tables and to participate in activities with children.
• High energy, flexible, and adaptable.
• Must be able to operate all equipment utilized in a childcare center.

Responsibilities

• Assist the leader 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.
• 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

Energy

Flexibility

Child engagement

Job description

Bishop O Gorman Catholic Schools is seeking an After School Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Holy Spirit Elementary in Sioux Falls. The role runs 2:45pm–6:00pm, with no late nights or weekend work, and base pay of $16.00/hr, with potential increases based on experience.

Responsibilities include supporting age-appropriate activities, maintaining safety, and communicating with parents, while embodying our Catholic values and school mission.