Extended Care Aide

Diocese of San Diego; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of San Diego seeks a part-time Extended Care Aide for St. Pius X Catholic School in Chula Vista. The role involves supervising and assisting students with homework and organizing activities. Candidates should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a certification in child first aid and CPR.

Ideal applicants will be active, practicing Roman Catholics, with at least two years of relevant experience in education or childcare.

Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic preference is given.
• Basic Catechetical Certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assists students in group activities.
• Prepares and distributes snacks to children.
• Leads games, art projects, and homework supervision.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent people skills

Attention to detail

Child first aid and CPR certification

Job description

Description

School Name: St. Pius X Catholic School

Location: 37 E Emerson St. Chula Vista, CA 91911

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $18/hr.

Summary

Extended Care aides work with multi-age groups, assist students with homework, and lead small group activities. An Extended Care supervisor is expected to meet all staff goals, guidelines, and duties with enthusiasm, respect, integrity, understanding, and patience.

School Mission Statement

St. Pius X Catholic School is committed to each student’s success in learning in a student-focused, caring, academically rich, and safe environment that contributes to growth in mind, body, spirit, rooted in Catholic values.

Our mission is to inspire and support our students to develop to their fullest potential and share a meaningful bond with others in the school community who all work to “restore all things in Christ.”

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and assists students in groups to support program activities.
• Prepares and distributes snacks to the children.
• Leads games, art projects and small quiet groups.
• Supervises and assists students during homework time.
• Complies with security procedures, including attendance, pick-up, and emergency procedures to ensure the children’s safety.
• Actively maintains a clean and organized site.
• Assists children with problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff and coworkers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Certification in child first aid and CPR required by August (reimbursed by school)
• At least two years of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting
• Strong communication skills
• Friendly with excellent people skills
• Portrays a professional demeanor
• Self-directed
• Great attention to detail
• Performs standard word processing and google suite programs

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain outdoors with students, on their feet, standing close to supervise and mediate indoor and outdoor games and activities. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the outdoor space, indoor space, and office. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within the local community to purchase and restock student snacks. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee may be called upon to render first aid to students as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Pius X Catholic School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.