Extended Daycare Worker

Diocese of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of San Diego is seeking an Extended Daycare Staff member for St. Rita's School in San Diego, California. The role involves coordinating activities and homework assistance for K-8 students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Applicants must be active and practicing Roman Catholics, with experience working with elementary school children. This full-time position offers engaging responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic.
• Must understand and respect Catholic school philosophy.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with homework in small groups.
• Maintain a safe environment for all students.
• Communicate with parents during drop off and pick up.

Skills

Experience with elementary school age children

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Ability to multitask

Proactive response to issues

Understanding of safety policies

Job description

Description

School Name: St. Rita's School

Location: 5165 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $17.75/hr.

Under the direction of the Principal, the Extended Daycare Staff is responsible for coordinating before and after school activities, games, crafts, and homework for K-8 students.

Responsibilities (to include but not limited to)

• Assist students individually or in small groups with homework assignments. Monitor individual and/or group activities in a variety of settings. Communicate with the parents through daily drop off and pick up.
• Maintain a safe environment for students.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies.
• Assist with student check‑in/out.
• Perform other jobs/tasks/duties deemed necessary for a smooth functioning program as assigned by the principal.
• Keep the room neat and orderly.
• Report any incidents and behavioral problems to the principal.

Requirements

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (required)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Must have experience working with elementary school age children. Be a self‑starter and perform the job with little supervision. Possess or attain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures. Proactive response to any issues and concerns that may arise.
• Ability to multitask and cope with a stressful environment.

Physical Requirements

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the worker must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the worker will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating.
• Sit on an occasional basis.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work‑related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county‑wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

St. Rita's 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.