Part-Time Extended Day Worker - St. Benedict Preparatory School - Vic II

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Extended Care Teacher to join our school community. This part-time role runs Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on school days, continuing through early June 2027.

You will supervise and support students from Kindergarten through 7th grade, lead structured activities, and help with homework in a safe, nurturing Catholic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to engage students of various ages in a positive manner.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a preschool classroom during the afternoon.
• Transition to the Extended Care Program serving students in Kindergarten through 7th grade.
• Provide active supervision to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Lead structured play, games, and enrichment activities.
• Assist students with homework and academic support.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and nurturing environment.
• Support daily program operations and clean-up.

Skills

Experience with children

Positive student engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Catholic education values

Job description

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.

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Extended Care Teacher to join our school community immediately. This part-time position works Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM on school days, with employment continuing through early June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a preschool classroom during the afternoon
• Transition to the Extended Care Program serving students in Kindergarten through 7th grade
• Provide active supervision to ensure student safety and well-being
• Lead structured play, games, and enrichment activities
• Assist students with homework and academic support
• Foster a positive, respectful, and nurturing environment
• Support daily program operations and clean-up

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred
• Ability to engage students of various ages in a positive manner
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education

If you enjoy working with children and creating a safe, welcoming after-school environment.

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 $18.00 - $20.00. 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.