Aide, Extended Care

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


St. Patrick Catholic School is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Part-Time Aftercare Aide to support the daily operations of our aftercare program. The Aftercare Aide helps provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for students after the school day while supporting the mission and Catholic identity of the school. This position works collaboratively with aftercare staff to supervise students, facilitate activities, and ensure a positive experience for all participants.


Job Responsibilities

• Supervise students during aftercare hours to ensure their safety, well-being, and appropriate participation in activities.
• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts, homework support, and recreational play.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming aftercare environment.
• Support students during transitions, scheduled activities, and dismissal procedures.
• Reinforce school rules, behavior expectations, and program guidelines in a consistent and respectful manner.
• Communicate professionally with aftercare staff, faculty, administration, and parents regarding student needs or concerns.
• Follow all school policies, diocesan guidelines, and safety procedures.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating behavior consistent with Catholic values and school expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Aftercare Director or school administration.

Job Requirements


Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or recreational setting preferred.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and build positive relationships with students and families.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, patient, and able to maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively supervise groups of children and manage behavior in a respectful manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of child supervision and age-appropriate engagement strategies.
• Ability to maintain a safe and supportive environment for students.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to follow established procedures and respond appropriately to student needs.
• Capacity to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and actively supervise children for extended periods.
• Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.

Employment Information

• Position Type: Part-Time
• Location: St. Patrick Catholic School, Wentzville, MO
• Schedule: After-school hours during the academic year
• Reports To: Aftercare Director and/or School Administration

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.