Extended Day Supervisor - Ascension School - Vicariate IV

Archdiocese of Chicago; Oak Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 22,041 - 25,623; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is looking for an Extended Day Supervisor in Oak Park, Illinois. This role involves overseeing a dedicated after-school team and ensuring a safe environment for students aged 3-14.

You will be responsible for creating daily activities, communicating with staff and parents, and managing schedules. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $16.00 and $18.60 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience in working with school-aged children in organized settings.
• Ability to pass first aid, CPR, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Create bi-weekly staff schedules.
• Plan daily activities including snacks and homework.
• Prepare a monthly newsletter for parents.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Supervision

Child development knowledge

Creativity

Job description

Catholic School Search

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 154 elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

The extended day program is a vital part of our school community, providing a structured and safe environment for our students beyond school hours. Ascension School is searching for a warm, caring, dedicated after-school caregiver to oversee our Extended Day team. The Extended Day Supervisor will report to the School Operations Manager and School Principal.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience from volunteering or working with and monitoring school-aged children in an organized work setting (ages 3-14)
• Strong organizational and communication skills are important
• Ability to supervise other caregivers
• Must complete Virtus training and maintain with online training (typically 1 a month)
• Ability to pass first aid, CPR, asthma, and concussion certifications
• Ability to pass background checks and drug tests
• Strong working knowledge of childhood development
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks such as sitting on the floor, bending, and lifting children
• Creativity and a willingness to sing, dance, and be silly and fun-loving with children

General Responsibilities

Supervision of Staff

• Create bi-weekly staff schedules
• Ensure workers have access to and complete timecards with help from Business Manager
• Co‑lead staff meetings and trainings for EDP staff with Principal as needed
• Communicate policy, school calendar and updates to EDP workers
• Help staff to understand and implement appropriate child‑care practices
• Report any staff performance issues to the Principal

Programmatic Planning and Implementation

• Create a daily plan for children to follow, including snacks, homework time, outdoor play, and indoor activities
• Plan seasonal activities
• Ensure a safe, sanitary, and orderly environment
• Ensure with the assistance of School Operations Manager that families enroll, check‑in/out and pay through FACTS
• Manage student schedules
• Take daily student attendance and help with homework if needed
• Ensure students and workers understand and adhere to program rules and procedures
• Organize, facilitate, and monitor the activities of children enrolled in their assigned areas
• Monitor and interact with students to keep them engaged in creative, artistic, and physical activities
• Assist in resolving student disputes; refer serious discipline problems to the principal

Communication

• Prepare a monthly newsletter for parents
• Communicate all schedule/calendar information specific to EDP with parents and staff
• Communicate with parents, as needed, regarding any issues that arise during Extended Day
• Report any injuries or behavior issues related to students to the Principal as soon as possible
• Report any injuries or job performance issues related to staff to the Principal as soon as possible

EDP is available to students before and after school; 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an hourly range of $16.00 – $18.60. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.