After-School Program Aide — Part-Time, Safe & Engaging

Diocesan MZ Services of Fort Wayne; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Christ the King School in South Bend is seeking caring, dependable individuals to join the Kings Club After-School Program team. The role focuses on providing a safe, welcoming, and structured environment for students after dismissal, supervising activities, and supporting student well-being.

Responsibilities include supervising indoor/outdoor play, planning age-appropriate activities, assisting with homework, and reinforcing school expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience with children in school, childcare, camp, youth program, coaching, or similar setting preferred.
• Patient, caring, dependable, energetic, and comfortable working with children of varying ages.
• Ability to actively supervise groups of students and maintain appropriate expectations and boundaries.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to complete Safe Environment training and required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide active and attentive supervision of students enrolled in Kings Club.
• Maintain a safe, positive, structured, and welcoming after-school environment.
• Supervise and engage students during indoor and outdoor play, games, crafts, homework time, snack, and other activities.
• Plan or assist with age-appropriate activities that keep students engaged and active.
• Support students with homework and schoolwork when appropriate.
• Reinforce Christ the King School expectations, routines, and positive behavior.
• Encourage kindness, responsibility, respect, and positive relationships among students.
• Assist with student check-in and dismissal procedures, ensuring students are released only to authorized individuals.
• Help maintain an organized and clean Kings Club environment.
• Communicate effectively with Kings Club leadership, school staff, students, and families.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to student needs, conflicts, minor injuries, or other situations that may arise.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Model the faith, values, and Holy Cross mission of Christ the King School through positive and caring interactions with students.
• Complete required training and follow all school and diocesan safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Kings Club program and Christ the King School community

Skills

Patience

Caring

Dependable

Energetic

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Christ the King School in South Bend is seeking caring, dependable individuals to join the Kings Club After-School Program team. The role focuses on providing a safe, welcoming, and structured environment for students after dismissal, supervising activities, and supporting student well-being.

Responsibilities include supervising indoor/outdoor play, planning age-appropriate activities, assisting with homework, and reinforcing school expectations.