After School Care Worker- St Mary's Catholic School

Employment Status: Part‑time (Non‑exempt/Hourly)

Summary

Responsible for the supervision of students in the school’s extended care program. Supervise all activities that take place as part of the program and ensure the safety of each child attending the school’s extended care program.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Adheres to safety training and protocols daily and takes precautionary measures to ensure safety and well‑being of self and others.
• Protects the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service of the organization, including client names, services, donor information, investigation results, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Adopts a solution‑oriented approach, promotes collaboration, and commits to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Differentiates lessons and activities as needed for students of various ages and abilities.
• Prepares and gathers materials and supplies prior to programs daily.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Assists children with meal/snack time and clean‑up; cleans the site when children depart; inspects and returns supplies to appropriate places; follows proper cleaning requirements and procedures; ensures site appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment are maintained.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and site events as requested.
• Communicates appropriate information to parents.
• Assists in enrollment, records and submits daily attendance records, and completes any other required documents assigned by the site coordinator.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and childcare guidelines proactively, making safety and care of children the primary focus.
• Builds positive relationships with each after‑school participant and fosters positive connections between participants.
• Actively engages with children at all times to foster positive development of each child and the group.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with children, parents, school staff, community members, and partners.
• Effectively manages assigned group and maintains/enforces progressive discipline policy.
• Reports observations and incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior) to the site coordinator or school principal.
• Participates in and evaluates the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Participates in all aspects of staff or member development, including supervision, team meetings, orientation, and training.
• Completes all other relevant programmatic duties assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school‑age children and/or youth development.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid vehicle insurance.
• Must pass Archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understand and apply basic child and adolescent development principles.
• Communicate and develop positive relationships with youth.
• Adapt, facilitate, and evaluate age‑appropriate activities with and for the group.
• Involve and empower youth.
• Identify potential risk factors in a program environment and take measures to reduce risk.
• Care for, involve, and work with families and community.
• Work as part of a team and demonstrate professionalism.
• Demonstrate the attributes and qualities of a positive role model.
• Interact with and relate to youth in ways that support asset building.
• Be detail‑oriented, organized, self‑motivated, and able to work well independently and on a team.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit good critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.