Extended Day Assistant, 2026-27

Catholic Charities Jacksonville; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lake City seeks a part-time Extended Day Assistant for the 2026-27 school year. This role involves caring for and instructing after-school children, supervising playground activities, and effectively communicating with students. Candidates must be at least 16 years old, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be High School graduates or GED holders. Flexibility and a positive moral character aligned with Catholic principles are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Fingerprint clearance and Protecting God's Children class completion required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care and instruction of after school children.
• Supervise playground activities and maintain a pleasant learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students and organize learning materials.
• 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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Team player

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Extended Day Assistant, 2026-27

FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Primary Function

Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for the care and instruction of after school children.

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 16 years of age.
• Fingerprint clearance and completion of Protecting God's Children class is required.
• Excellent communications 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. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .
• 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