After School Care/Child Care Substitute 18+

All Schools; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools is hiring for an After School Teaching Assistant/Child Care Substitute. The role offers a flexible schedule from 2:45pm to 6:00pm and a positive work environment within a Catholic school community. Prior childcare experience is preferred and strong interpersonal skills are beneficial.

Position is part-time at Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools in Sioux Falls, SD, with opportunities to contribute to student well-being and development.

Qualifications

• Previous child care experience preferred.
• Mobility required.
• Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Familiar with and able to operate all equipment in a childcare center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing activities promoting cognitive, social/emotional, language, physical and self-help growth.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for children; apply child development concepts.
• Use positive discipline; provide choices and encourage problem solving.
• Model positive behaviors to manage anger and frustration.
• Supervise and interact during activities; maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and staff; promote teamwork.
• Sanitize toys regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mobility required

Energy

Teamwork

Job description

After School Care/Child Care Substitute 18+

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

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 Integrityand 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.

Position Type: Part-Time