Evening After-School Care Assistant - Part-Time, 18+

Holy Spirit Elementary; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 18,598,000 - 26,863,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an After School Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role runs 2:45pm - 6:00pm, with a base pay of $16.00/hr and potential increases based on experience.

The position is for individuals 18 years of age or older, with no late nights or weekends. Responsibilities include supervising children, planning activities, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment that promotes faith-based values.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older for this position
• Previous child care experience preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills beneficial
• Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines
• Mobility required
• Will be required to set up and take down tables and to participate in activities with children
• High energy, flexible, and adaptable
• Must be able to operate all equipment utilized in a childcare center

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the leader with planning and implementation of activities that promote cognitive, social/emotional, language, physical, and self-help growth in a positive environment
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for children. Understand and apply child development to situations
• Use a positive and preventative approach to discipline: redirection, setting positive limits, clearly stating expectations, encouragement and praise. Provide choices, allow children to problem solve, etc. Reserve the use of “time out” for when children need to regain control instead of a punishment
• Effectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behavior
• Supervise and interact during activities
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Maintain effective communication with parents
• Maintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staff
• Sanitize toys on a regular basis

Job description

Holy Spirit Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an After School Care Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year. The role runs 2:45pm - 6:00pm, with a base pay of $16.00/hr and potential increases based on experience.

The position is for individuals 18 years of age or older, with no late nights or weekends. Responsibilities include supervising children, planning activities, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment that promotes faith-based values.