After School Care Worker- St Peter the Apostle Catholic School

Part-time, non-exempt/hourly position.

About the role

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School is seeking a dedicated, faith-filled After School Care Worker to help provide a safe, joyful, and engaging after-school care program for students staying on campus after the instructional day (3:30–6:00 pm M–F; noon–6:00 pm on select half-day Fridays). Having opened in the fall of 2025 with PK3–6th grade, we are expanding through 7th grade this coming year. The After School Care Worker fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by working closely with the After School Care Coordinator to design and implement programming that meets the needs of all students participating in this 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 on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.
• Protects the confidentiality of client information, services rendered, donor details, investigations, and financial information.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy.
• Takes a solution-oriented approach in interactions and promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Differentiates lessons and activities for students of various ages and abilities as needed.
• 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; ensures site appearance, cleanliness, and a safe environment are maintained.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and site events as requested.
• Communicates appropriate information to parents; assists in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and other required documents.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and childcare guidelines, making the safety and care of children the primary focus.
• Builds positive relationships with each after-school participant and fosters connections between participants.
• Actively engages with children at all times to foster positive development.
• Interacts professionally with children, parents, school staff, community members, and partners.
• Effectively manages assigned group; maintains and enforces progressive discipline policy.
• Reports observations and incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior) to site coordinator or school principal.
• Participates in and evaluates the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Actively participates in staff development, including supervision, team meetings, orientation, and training.
• Completes all other relevant programmatic duties assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 license, and valid vehicle insurance.
• Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening.
• Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening.

Skills

• Understand and apply basic child and adolescent development principles.
• Communicate and develop positive relationships with youth.
• Adapt, facilitate, and evaluate age-appropriate activities.
• Involve and empower youth.
• Identify potential risk factors and take measures to reduce risk.
• Work with families and the 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.
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and on a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Schedule

3:30–6:00 pm Monday–Friday; noon–6:00 pm on select half-day Fridays.