Aide, Extended Care

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking an Extended Care Lead to supervise staff and students in the after-school program, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

You will help with homework, run age-appropriate activities, and promote respectful behavior aligned with the school's mission. Responsibilities include coordinating indoor/outdoor activities, maintaining attendance records, communicating with families and school personnel, and upholding safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework in education or child development preferred.
• Experience working with children in a school, daycare, or camp setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Supervise fellow staff and students in the extended care program during after-school hours.
• Monitor and assist other Extended Care Staff.
• Manage staff in organizing and leading indoor and outdoor activities, games, crafts, and quiet time.
• Provide a safe and positive environment.
• Monitor and assist staff as they support students with homework, snacks, and personal needs as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate sign-in/sign-out procedures and attendance records.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents, and school staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the extended care space.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning up daily activities and snacks, as needed.
• Follow safety, emergency, and health procedures at all times.
• Report incidents, injuries, or disciplinary issues to the School Administration.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependable

Patient

Energetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in education/child development

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

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 Extended Care Lead provides supervision and support to staff responsible for students enrolled in the after-school extended care program. The Lead ensures a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for staff while engaging students in age-appropriate activities, assisting with homework, and promoting respectful behavior in line with the mission and values of the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise fellow staff and students in the extended care program during after-school hours.
• Monitor and assist other Extended Care Staff.
• Manage staff in organizing and leading indoor and outdoor activities, games, crafts, and quiet time.
• Provide a safe and positive environment.
• Monitor and assist staff as they support students with homework, snacks, and personal needs as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate sign-in/sign-out procedures and attendance records.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents, and school staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the extended care space.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning up daily activities and snacks, as needed.
• Follow safety, emergency, and health procedures at all times.
• Report incidents, injuries, or disciplinary issues to the School Administration.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework in education or child development preferred.
• Experience working with children in a school, daycare, or camp setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be dependable, patient, and energetic.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

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.