After-School Care Coach: Safe, Positive Learning

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools invites applications for an After School Care Assistant at Holy Spirit Elementary in Sioux Falls. This role operates 2:45pm–6:00pm, Monday through school days, with no late nights or weekends.

Applicants must be 18+ and bring high energy, adaptability, and a personable approach to supporting children in a faith-based learning environment. The position emphasizes safety, positive behavior support, and collaboration with staff and parents to foster growth in

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

Strong interpersonal skills

Mobility

High energy

Flexible

Job description

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools invites applications for an After School Care Assistant at Holy Spirit Elementary in Sioux Falls. This role operates 2:45pm–6:00pm, Monday through school days, with no late nights or weekends.

Applicants must be 18+ and bring high energy, adaptability, and a personable approach to supporting children in a faith-based learning environment. The position emphasizes safety, positive behavior support, and collaboration with staff and parents to foster growth in