Extended Care Aide

Extended Care 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 Extended Care Aide supports the daily operations of Holy Cross Academy's Extended Care Program by providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled environment for students before and/or after school hours. This position is responsible for supervising students, facilitating age-appropriate activities, supporting homework completion, and promoting positive social interactions while upholding the mission and values of Holy Cross Academy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students enrolled in the Extended Care Program and ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
• Maintain a positive, welcoming, and structured environment that supports student development.
• Assist with planning and implementing recreational, educational, and enrichment activities.
• Support students with homework and study time as appropriate.
• Monitor and guide student behavior in accordance with school policies and expectations.
• Assist with student arrival, attendance documentation, and dismissal procedures.
• Ensure accurate sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed.
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, and school staff regarding student needs and program matters.
• Prepare, distribute, and clean up snacks and activity materials as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of program spaces.
• Respond appropriately to student injuries, behavioral concerns, emergencies, and other incidents.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, and school information.
• Support and uphold the mission, values, and teachings of Holy Cross Academy and the Catholic Church.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, extended care, camp, or recreation setting preferred. Ability to supervise and engage groups of children in a safe and positive manner. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Dependable, patient, flexible, and professional demeanor. Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, faculty, and staff. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Basic computer and record-keeping skills preferred. Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials and supplies. Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education. Successful completion of required background checks, Safe Environment training, and any other diocesan requirements.

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.