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

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is seeking an After School Teaching Assistant/Substitute to support its after-school programs at multiple sites in Sioux Falls. You will help plan activities, supervise children, and foster a safe, inclusive environment after school hours.

Ideal candidates bring childcare experience, high energy, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate with staff and families while promoting Gospel values in a faith-based learning community.

Qualifications

• Previous child care experience preferred.
• Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Mobility required.
• Able to set up and take down tables and participate in activities with children.
• High energy, flexible and adaptable.
• Familiar with and able to operate all equipment used in a childcare center.

Responsibilities

• Assist the leader with planning and implementing activities promoting growth in a positive environment.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for children; apply child development concepts.
• Use positive discipline: redirection, clear expectations, choices and praise.
• Model positive behavior to help children manage anger and frustration.
• Supervise and interact during activities.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality; communicate effectively with parents.
• Promote teamwork with staff and sanitize toys regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mobility

High energy

Flexible

Adaptable

Tools

Childcare equipment operation

Job description

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is hiring for After School Teaching Assistant/Child Care Substitutes! Substituting offers a flexible work schedule, a great work environment, and competitive pay.

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 who will exhibit the ‘Core Values’ of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity and create an environment of trust.

Location/Schedule:

All Schools: 2:45pm-6:00pm

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:

• Previous child care experience preferred
• 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
• May be exposed to infectious disease, blood and body fluids
• Must be familiar with and able to operate all equipment utilized in a childcare center

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