After School Care Worker: St. Matthew Catholic School

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of San Antonio Careers is looking for a Part-Time Supervisor for the extended care program, responsible for supervising activities and ensuring the safety of students. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and capable of adapting activities for various age groups.

The role involves building positive relationships with students, communicating with parents, and fully participating in staff development. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and experience in youth development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with relevant experience working with school-age children.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the extended care program and ensure safety.
• Prepare materials and assist children during activities.
• Communicate with parents and maintain attendance records.
• Build positive relationships with children and promote positive behavior.

Skills

Child and adolescent development principles

Positive youth relationships

Age-appropriate activities facilitation

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the supervision of students in the school's extended care program. Supervise all activities that take place as part of the program and ensure the safety of each child attending the school’s extended care program.

Position Details

Employment Status: Part‑time
FLSA Status: Non‑exempt/Hourly

Position Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well‑being of self and others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service of the organization, including client names and information, services rendered to clients, donor names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution‑oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and abilities.
• Prepare and gather materials and supplies prior to programs daily.
• Assist and supervise children during all activities.
• Assist children with meal/snack time and clean‑up.
• Clean‑up site when children depart; inspect and return supplies to the appropriate place; follow proper cleaning requirements and procedures.
• Ensure that site appearance, cleanliness and safe environment are appropriately maintained.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and site events as requested.
• Communicate appropriate information to parents.
• Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents assigned by site coordinator.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and childcare guidelines in a pro‑active manner, making the safety and care of children the primary focus.
• Build a positive relationship with each after‑school participant and foster positive connections between participants; actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group.
• Interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, school staff, community members and partners.
• Effectively manage the assigned group, maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy, and report observations and incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) to site coordinator or school principal.
• Participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Actively participate in all aspects of staff or member development, including supervision, team meetings, orientation and training.
• Complete all other relevant programmatic duties assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school‑age children and/or youth development.
• At least 18 years of age.

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver license.
• Valid vehicle insurance.
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening.
• Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint‑based Applicant Clearinghouse screening.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Understand and apply basic child and adolescent development principles.
• Communicate and develop positive relationships with youth.
• Adapt, facilitate and evaluate age‑appropriate activities for the group.
• Involve and empower youth.
• Identify potential risk factors in a program environment and take measures to reduce risk.
• Care for, involve and work with families and community.
• Work as part of a team and show professionalism.
• Demonstrate the attributes and qualities of a positive role model.
• Interact with and relate to youth in ways that support asset building.
• Be detail oriented, organized, self‑motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Have good written and verbal skills.
• Have good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.