Aide - Extended Care

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Villa Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Generous paid vacation increasing with

Job summary

Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking an Extended Care Aide to provide a safe, nurturing environment for students before and after the school day in Villa Ridge, MO. You will supervise children, coordinate activities, and support daily routines in line with Catholic values.

The role involves assisting with check-in/dismissal, organizing activities, helping with homework, and fostering positive behavior. A background check and child-safety training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Dependable, patient, energetic, and nurturing personality.
• Ability to work effectively with children of different ages and abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to providing a safe and positive environment for students.
• Willingness to support the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Must complete required background checks, child-safety training, and other school-required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide active and attentive supervision of students during extended care hours.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for all children.
• Assist with student check-in and dismissal according to school procedures.
• Organize and participate in age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, reading, outdoor play, and quiet activities.
• Help students with homework, when appropriate.
• Assist students with snacks, meals, and personal needs.
• Encourage positive behavior, cooperation, kindness, and respect.
• Follow established classroom and extended-care rules and behavior expectations.
• Maintain appropriate student-to-staff supervision at all times.
• Help keep activity areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate concerns about student behavior, injuries, or other issues to the Extended Care Coordinator or appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Support and model the Catholic values and mission of the school.
• Follow all school safety, emergency, child-protection, and supervision policies.
• Assist with special events, school activities, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Nurturing personality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Villa Ridge, MO, US, 63089-1228

Job Summary

The Extended Care Aide provides a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment for students before and/or after the regular school day. The aide supervises children, facilitates age-appropriate activities, assists with daily routines, and supports the Catholic mission and values of the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide active and attentive supervision of students during extended care hours.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for all children.
• Assist with student check-in and dismissal according to school procedures.
• Organize and participate in age-appropriate activities, including games, arts and crafts, reading, outdoor play, and quiet activities.
• Help students with homework, when appropriate.
• Assist students with snacks, meals, and personal needs.
• Encourage positive behavior, cooperation, kindness, and respect.
• Follow established classroom and extended-care rules and behavior expectations.
• Maintain appropriate student-to-staff supervision at all times.
• Help keep activity areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate concerns about student behavior, injuries, or other issues to the Extended Care Coordinator or appropriate school personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Support and model the Catholic values and mission of the school.
• Follow all school safety, emergency, child-protection, and supervision policies.
• Assist with special events, school activities, and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Dependable, patient, energetic, and nurturing personality.
• Ability to work effectively with children of different ages and abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to providing a safe and positive environment for students.
• Willingness to support the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Must complete required background checks, child-safety training, and other school-required certifications.

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.

Benefits

• flexible working times
• remote working options
• generous paid vacation increasing with service
• personal leaves of absence
• Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events

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