Aftercare Aide

Aftercare Aide

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Aftercare Aide provides a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for elementary students participating in the school's aftercare program. The aide supervises students, facilitates age-appropriate activities, assists with homework and quiet time, supports snack and dismissal routines, and helps create an environment that reflects the values and mission of the Catholic school. The Aftercare Aide works collaboratively with the Aftercare Coordinator, teachers, and school staff to ensure students are well cared for and that the aftercare program operates in a safe, organized, and positive manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision of elementary students throughout the aftercare program.
• Maintain a safe, caring, and respectful environment consistent with Catholic school values.
• Monitor student behavior and encourage cooperation, kindness, respect, and appropriate social interactions.
• Lead and participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, recreational activities, and other enrichment activities.
• Assist students with homework, reading, and other quiet activities as needed.
• Supervise snack time and help students follow appropriate cleanliness and safety procedures.
• Assist with student transitions, including arrival, activities, snack, outdoor/indoor play, and dismissal.
• Follow established procedures for releasing students to authorized parents, guardians, or designated individuals.
• Maintain awareness of student needs and communicate concerns to the Aftercare Coordinator or school administration.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly aftercare environment, including classrooms, activity areas, and common spaces.
• Follow all school policies and procedures regarding student safety, supervision, discipline, confidentiality, and emergency situations.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and support the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Assist with other duties related to the aftercare program as assigned by the Aftercare Coordinator or school administration.

Job Requirements

Experience working with elementary-aged children preferred. Ability to provide patient, attentive, and responsible supervision. Friendly, dependable, and positive attitude. Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and families. Commitment to maintaining student confidentiality and following school safety policies. Support for the mission and values of Catholic education.

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 of 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.