Faith-Focused Summer Camp Aide

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Perryville (MO); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

The Faith Finders Aide supports the parish summer camp program at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. This role assists teachers and program staff in creating a safe, engaging, and faith-centered environment for children participating in the Faith Finders summer program. Working as part of a collaborative team, aides help support the spiritual, social, and developmental growth of children through daily activities, play, and routines. The position plays an important role in fostering a positive atmosphere rooted in Catholic values while ensuring children are supervised and cared for throughout the camp day.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all children at all times
• Supervise and actively engage with children during classroom activities, outdoor play, water activities, and transitions
• Assist teachers with implementing age-appropriate activities, including crafts, games, and faith-based learning experiences
• Support the integration of Catholic teachings and values into daily programming
• Collaborate with teachers and program staff to ensure a consistent and well-organized daily schedule
• Assist with preparation, distribution, and cleanup of snacks and lunches
• Monitor children's behavior and encourage positive interactions, conflict resolution, and respect for others
• Assist with the setup, organization, and cleanup of supplies, equipment, and program spaces
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of classrooms and shared spaces
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, teachers, and team members regarding student needs, concerns, or incidents
• Follow all parish, school, and diocesan policies and safety procedures
• Complete all other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the program

Job Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 years old
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially when working with children
• Dependable, responsible, and positive attitude
• Willingness to support and uphold the mission and values of the parish
• Ability to follow directions and assist teachers and program staff as needed throughout the day

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.