Before and After Care (SMEED) Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:

St Mary Catholic Virtue School in Littleton is seeking a reliable, energetic, and caring individual to join our Before and After Care Program team. This role involves supervising and engaging children in a safe, structured, and fun environment before and after the school day. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates strong communication skills, and fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise children during before and after school hours, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts, homework support, and outdoor play
• Maintain a structured daily schedule while allowing flexibility for children’s interests and needs
• Assist students with homework and encourage positive study habits
• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and school staff
• Enforce program rules and behavioral expectations in a respectful and consistent manner
• Prepare and clean up activity areas, ensuring a neat and organized environment
• Respond appropriately to incidents, injuries, or conflicts

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• PDIS Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain
• Experience working with children (school-age preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework in education or child development is a plus)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage groups of children in a positive and supportive way
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Background check & AoD Safe Environment Training required

Preferred Skills:

• Creativity in planning engaging activities
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Schedule (22-29 hours per week):

• Morning shift: Typically 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
• Afternoon shift: Typically 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Monday through Friday, following the school calendar plus 1 week before school begins and 1 week after school ends

Work Environment:

• School-based or community center setting
• Indoor and outdoor supervision required