Aide, Extended Care

Aide, Extended Care

St. Cletus School is seeking a faith-filled, enthusiastic, responsible, and caring individual to serve as an Aftercare Staff Member. This position is responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for students in PK–8th grade after the regular school day. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for children, demonstrate patience and good judgment, and support the mission and Catholic identity of St. Cletus School.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:55 p.m.–6:00 p.m. during the school year

Job Responsibilities

• Provide active and attentive supervision of PK–8 students throughout the Aftercare program.
• Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all students in the program.
• Welcome students and help create a positive, nurturing, and enjoyable after-school environment.
• Interact positively with students through conversation, games, crafts, outdoor play, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Assist students with homework and encourage good study habits when needed.
• Organize and participate in activities that are engaging and appropriate for a variety of ages.
• Maintain an orderly and respectful environment consistent with St. Cletus School expectations and Catholic values.
• Monitor student attendance and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Ensure parent/guardian sign-out procedures are followed and records are completed accurately.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents/guardians during student pick-up.
• Follow all school policies and procedures related to student safety, supervision, discipline, and emergency situations.
• Maintain a clean and organized Aftercare space.
• Work cooperatively with school faculty, staff, and administration.
• Serve as a positive role model for students by demonstrating kindness, patience, respect, and responsibility.

Job Requirements

• A genuine love for and interest in working with children.
• Ability to supervise and engage students ranging from PK through 8th grade.
• Dependable, responsible, and punctual.
• Patient, energetic, and able to maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with school staff.
• Commitment to supporting the Catholic mission and values of St. Cletus School.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence. As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.