Aide, Extended Care

Aide, Extended Care

Villa Ridge, MO, US, 63089-1228 The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a dynamic future. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.

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)

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation 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.