Aide, Extended Care

Job Summary

The Extended Care Aide supervises students in a safe, structured, and faith-centered environment before and/or after school. The aide helps implement activities, ensures student safety, and supports the Catholic mission of the school.

Job Responsibilities

• Student Supervision
• Monitor students during extended care hours (before/after school)
• Ensure safety at all times (indoors, outdoors, playground, cafeteria)
• Maintain appropriate student-to-staff ratios
• Track attendance and authorized pickups
• Activity Support
• Organize and assist with:
• Homework time
• Games and recreational activities
• Arts and crafts
• Encourage positive social interaction and inclusion
• Behavior Management
• Enforce school rules and discipline policies
• Model respectful, Christian behavior
• Address minor behavioral issues and report concerns to the coordinator
• Faith-Based Environment
• Support Catholic values and teachings in daily interactions
• Lead or participate in prayer when appropriate
• Serve as a positive moral role model
• Communication
• Communicate with parents at pickup (as needed)
• Report incidents, injuries, or concerns to supervisors
• Work collaboratively with teachers and extended care staff
• Health & Safety
• Follow emergency procedures and safety protocols
• Administer basic first aid (if trained)
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the care area

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (some schools prefer college coursework in education or child development)
• Experience working with children (preferred)
• Commitment to Catholic values (practicing Catholic may be preferred or required)
• Background check and safe environment training (often required by dioceses)

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer