Extended Day Assistant, 2026-27

Diocese of St. Augustine; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of St. Augustine is seeking an Extended Day Assistant for St. Patrick Interparish School in Gainesville, FL. The role supports after-school care Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m.

to 6:00 p.m. with longer hours on early release days, helping to nurture a faith-centered learning environment. The position requires 18+ years of age, a background check, and Protecting God's Children training. You will work with staff to supervise students, coordinate activities, and reinforce Catholic

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) training required.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and organized.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a school environment.
• Ability to pass criminal history/background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as after-school caregiver and supervisor 3:00–6:00 p.m. Mon–Fri (occasional longer hours on early release days).
• Support faith formation and school activities in line with Catholic teachings.
• Supervise parent helpers, ensure safety, and manage classroom materials and field trips as needed.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and respectful learning environment.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and appropriate dress.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Adaptability

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

You may be uniquely called to mission-focused work to glorify the Lord by your life. You have talents to offer the Church, where you are loved simply for being you. What better way to glorify God than to use those gifts in supporting His Church? We are ministers, educators, creators, and servant leaders. It takes many types of people to accomplish our work through community, discipleship, excellence, hope, and service. We welcome and encourage you to apply to one or more of our open positions and appreciate your desire to help us spread the Gospel.

These are the open positions at prospective employers in the Diocese of St. Augustine. Each of these locations is responsible for the recruitment and selection (hiring) of its employees. This includes parishes, schools, the Chancery offices, and many other entities.

Position: Extended Day Assistant, 2025-26

Location: St. Patrick Interparish School - Gainesville, FL

Job Id: 3598

# of Openings: 1

Diocese of St. Augustine

ST. PATRICK INTERPARISH SCHOOL

EXTENDED DAY ASSISTANT

FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Primary Function

Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for the care and instruction of after school children. Work hours are Monday - Friday from approximately 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. There are early release days throughout the year that require longer hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shall recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church;
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Develop and help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Assist with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
• Assist with the playground supervision as necessary.
• Be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to help organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
• Assist with a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image, and motivate learning.
• Help to maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) class. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit .
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school environment.
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
• High School Graduate or GED.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal classroom environment.

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.