Aide - Extended Care

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Ellisville (MO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking an Aftercare Worker to support the school community by providing a safe, nurturing environment for students in the aftercare program. You will supervise, plan activities, and help with homework while reflecting Catholic education values.

The role emphasizes maintaining structure, positive behavior, and clear communication with families and staff, ensuring smooth transitions and ongoing care after the school day ends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in education, child development, or related field preferred.
• Experience with children in a school, daycare, camp, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise groups of children while maintaining a safe, positive, and organized environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and communicate effectively with parents.
• Patient, dependable, responsible, and committed to fostering a caring environment.
• Supportive of the mission, philosophy, and values of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage a designated group of students during aftercare hours.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and appropriate supervision of all children in the program.
• Plan, lead, and participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, recreational activities, homework time, and quiet activities.
• Maintain a structured, respectful, and welcoming environment that promotes positive behavior and Christian values.
• Assist with snack distribution, cleanup, and transitions between activities.
• Monitor student behavior and implement school expectations in a positive and consistent manner.
• Report behavioral, disciplinary, medical, or safety concerns promptly to the Aftercare Coordinator or school administration.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records and follow established student sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and fellow staff members.
• Assist with organizing, cleaning, and securing aftercare materials and activity spaces at the end of each session.
• Follow all school policies and diocesan Safe Environment and child protection requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aftercare Coordinator or Principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervising groups

Patient and dependable

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Aftercare Worker supports the school community by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for students enrolled in the school's aftercare program. This position plays an important role in supporting families by ensuring students are well supervised and cared for after the regular school day. The Aftercare Worker fosters a positive atmosphere where children can participate in recreational activities, complete homework, and interact respectfully with peers while reflecting the values and mission of Catholic education.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage a designated group of students during aftercare hours.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and appropriate supervision of all children in the program.
• Plan, lead, and participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, recreational activities, homework time, and quiet activities.
• Maintain a structured, respectful, and welcoming environment that promotes positive behavior and Christian values.
• Assist with snack distribution, cleanup, and transitions between activities.
• Monitor student behavior and implement school expectations in a positive and consistent manner.
• Report behavioral, disciplinary, medical, or safety concerns promptly to the Aftercare Coordinator or school administration.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance records and follow established student sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and fellow staff members.
• Assist with organizing, cleaning, and securing aftercare materials and activity spaces at the end of each session.
• Follow all school policies and diocesan Safe Environment and child protection requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aftercare Coordinator or Principal.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with children in a school, daycare, camp, or similar setting is preferred.
• Ability to supervise groups of children while maintaining a safe, positive, and organized environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and communicate effectively with parents.
• Patient, dependable, responsible, and committed to fostering a caring environment.
• Supportive of the mission, philosophy, and values of Catholic education.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.