Aftercare Staff - St. Mary's School - Bryantown Maryland

About the role

St. Mary's School in Bryantown, Maryland is seeking an Aftercare Staff member for the 2026-27 school year. This role is part-time from 3:30pm to 6:00pm and reports to the Principal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning of liturgical ceremonies such as mass, penance services, prayer services, etc. (as required by classroom teacher or principal).
• Lead and encourage prayer in the classroom (as required by classroom teacher).
• Attend Catholic liturgical ceremonies (as required).
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction.
• Aid in the creation of lesson plans that align with Archdiocese of Washington Academic and Religious Standards.
• Prepare, under the direction of the classroom teacher, instructional lessons for individual students and small groups.
• Plan and prepare various teaching aids to enhance instruction.
• Grade and record student work and tests.
• Present subject matter under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce previously taught material and provide remedial help as needed.
• Administer make-up work and assessments.
• Help plan and deliver individual and group instruction including lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
• Use assessment data to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
• Support and enforce classroom procedures established by the classroom teacher to optimize instructional time.
• Maintain a positive learning environment based on mutual respect and cooperation.
• Communicate with the classroom teacher to understand their expectations for students receiving small group and remedial instruction.
• Produce weekly reports for the classroom teacher on the progress of small group and remedial instruction.
• Perform duties such as carpool, recess, lunch, and classroom teacher substitution (as required).
• Sponsor clubs and other school activities (as required).
• Attend Home and School meetings and other after-hour school events (as required).
• Participate in all required faculty and professional development meetings (as required).

Qualifications

Knowledge of child development and supervision. While a conscientious effort has been made to include all duties and expectations of the Archdiocese of Washington elementary school teacher assistant, the above is not all inclusive and the position’s duties may be expanded or modified at the discretion of the classroom teacher or principal.