After School Care Worker- St. Pius X Catholic School

Position 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.
• Safeguards confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding any information or material obtained in the service of the organization.
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Assists children with meal/snack time and clean-up.
• Ensures site appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment are appropriately maintained.
• Communicates appropriate information to parents.
• Affixes to policies, procedures, and childcare guidelines in a pro-active manner.
• Builds a positive relationship with each after-school participant and fosters positive connections between participants.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately 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, etc.) to site coordinator or school principal.
• Participates in and evaluates the effectiveness of activities and events.
• Actively 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High Diploma with relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver license.
• Valid vehicle insurance.
• Passes archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening.
• Minimum 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.
• Involves and empowers youth.
• Identifies potential risk factors (in a program environment) and takes measures to reduce risk.
• Cares for, involves, and works with families and community.
• Works as part of a team and shows professionalism.
• Demonstrates the attributes and qualities of a positive role model.
• Interacts with and relates to youth in ways that support asset building.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
• Must have good written and verbal skills;
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.