Part- Time Extended Care Aide (NE)(2026-2027)-St. Augustine School, Elkridge MD

St Augustine School; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

403(b) enrollment

Job summary

St. Augustine School in Elkridge, MD seeks a Part-Time Extended Care Aide to support before and after school care for 24 hours per week. The role involves supervising children, assisting with activities, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment throughout the program.

Qualifications include being at least 16, strong communication and organizational skills, and preferred childcare experience. Basic Health and Safety training can be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Previous childcare experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with children in a calm, patient manner.
• Must complete Basic Health and Safety training annually.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times and maintain a safe environment.
• Follow Teacher’s directions during lesson plans and activities.
• Implement daily routines to develop social skills.
• Provide care including hygiene and first aid as needed.
• Assist with setup of materials and supervise activities.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Engage children in play in a nurturing manner.
• Support Teacher to meet children's physical and emotional needs.
• Promote kindness and respectful interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Childcare experience

Patience and calm demeanor

Ability to lift and assist children

Basic Health and Safety training

Job description

Part- Time Extended Care Aide (NE)(2026-2027)-St. Augustine School, Elkridge MD

Locations

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Elkridge, MD 21075, USA

• School Support Staff
• Part-Time

Description

St. Augustine School, a Blue Ribbon School and Top Workplace recipient for five consecutive years, located in Elkridge, Maryland, is seeking a Part-Time Extended Care Leader for the 2027-2028 school year. St. Augustine is a single-track Pre-K3 through 8th grade Catholic school serving approximately 265 students.

The Extended Care Aide will assist the Extended Care Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for school-aged children during the school's before and after care programs. This individual will help implement social, educational, and recreational activities that foster children's intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and social development. The ideal candidate will have the ability to relate positively to young children, encourage independence, support creative play and learning, and maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students. Before Care hours: 6:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. After Care hours: 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This position will work 24 hours per week.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adheres to all COMAR regulations and archdiocesan policies).
• Follow Teacher’s direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally and spiritually
• Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.
• Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.
• Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children’s skills and abilities.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.
• Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner
• Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs
• Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Previous childcare experience is preferred
• Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient and caring manner
• Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually)
• Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance)

Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00, hourly

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.

Skills

Preferred

• Child Social Development Expert
• Expert
• Educational Activities for Children Expert
• Expert
• Expert
• Childhood Behavorial Development Expert
• First Aid for Children Expert
• Sanitize Play Areas Expert
• Basic Health and Safety for Children Expert
• Expert

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