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

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

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.