After School Care/Child Care (18+ years old)

Holy Spirit Elementary; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 18,598,000 - 26,863,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an After School Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role runs 2:45pm - 6:00pm, with a base pay of $16.00/hr and potential increases based on experience.

The position is for individuals 18 years of age or older, with no late nights or weekends. Responsibilities include supervising children, planning activities, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment that promotes faith-based values.

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

• Responsible for assisting 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. Provide choices, allow children to problem solve, etc. Reserve the use of “time out” for when children need to regain control instead of a punishment
• 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

Job description

After School Care/Child Care (18+ years old)

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Recruit & Hire Holy Spirit Elementary - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5893645
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

No late nights or weekends with this role! Base pay is $16.00/hr and can increase based on experience.

Explore being an After School Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. Make a difference in the lives of children! This job posting is for individuals 18 years of age and older.

Our 'Mission' desires "to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values, and academic excellence." We are seeking an individual that exemplifies our core values of Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity to create the best possible learning environment.

Schedule/Location:

After School: 2:45pm - 6:00pm

Holy Spirit Elementary

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting 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. Provide choices, allow children to problem solve, etc. Reserve the use of “time out” for when children need to regain control instead of a punishment
• 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

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

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is a Preschool-12 school system. Our five elementary schools, junior high and high school exemplify Gospel values, strong student achievement and community service.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $16 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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