Extended Care Aide

Duties And Responsibilities

• Learns the first 30 minutes of each day as a structured homework club, assisting students with assignments and providing academic support.
• Plans and leads creative weekly projects and activities (e.g., science experiments, poetry/book readings, knitting, crafts, and similar) to keep programming engaging and fresh.
• Maintains supervision and active engagement with multi-age groups of students throughout care hours, connecting with them through distinct interest areas rather than simply supervising.
• Prepares and distributes snacks to the children.
• Complies with security procedures, including attendance, pick-up, and emergency procedures to ensure the children's safety.
• Maintains a clean and organized site.
• Aids children with problem-solving skills and conflict resolution.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff, and coworkers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)
• At least two years of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting
• Strong communication skills
• Friendly with excellent people skills
• Presents a professional demeanor
• Self-directed
• Great attention to detail
• Proficient in standard word processing and Google Suite programs
• Certification in child first aid and CPR required by August 26th (reimbursed by school)
• Live Scan fingerprint background clearance
• Completion of California Mandated Reporter Training

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to be present with students
• On their feet, standing close to supervise and mediate indoor and outdoor games and activities
• To, from, and within the outdoor space, indoor space, and office
• May be required to conduct trips to, from, and within the local community to purchase and restock student snacks
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• May be called upon to render first aid to students as needed