Extended Day Assistant, 2026-27

Diocese of St. Augustine; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local Catholic school is seeking a Part-Time Extended Day Assistant for the 2026-27 academic year in Lake City, FL. The role involves caring for and instructing after school children while adhering to Catholic principles. Candidates must be at least 16 years old, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a high school diploma or GED. This position requires supervision, organization, and the ability to work effectively with students in a school environment. Fingerprint clearance and a background check are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Fingerprint clearance and completion of Protecting God’s Children class is required.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Care and instruction of after school children.
• Supervise parent helpers and ensure compliance with school requirements.
• Communicate effectively with students and organize learning materials.
• Support faith-based activities and service opportunities.
• Maintain a positive, functional learning environment after hours.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Flexibility in assessing needs

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Position: Extended Day Assistant, 2026-27

Location: Epiphany Catholic Church, Lake City, FL

Job Id: 3391

# of Openings: 1

EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

FLSA: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Primary Function

Under the direction of the school principal, the Extended Day Assistant 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 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 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. 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.