Extended Care Aide

St Louis, MO, US, 63109-2797

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. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Extended Care Aide to support students in the school's extended care program. The Extended Care Aide assists in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment before and/or after school while supporting the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of students in accordance with the mission of Catholic education.

Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise students enrolled in the extended care program before and/or after school.
• Provide a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for students.
• Monitor student behavior and promote appropriate conduct consistent with school expectations.
• Assist with homework time, educational activities, games, and recreational opportunities.
• Facilitate age-appropriate activities that encourage student engagement and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and monitor student arrivals and departures.
• Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, school staff, and administration.
• Ensure student safety by following school policies, emergency procedures, and health protocols.
• Assist with snack distribution and clean-up as needed.
• Help maintain the cleanliness and organization of program spaces and materials.
• Address minor student concerns and report significant incidents to the Extended Care Director or administration.
• Support the mission and values of St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School through positive interactions with students and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Extended Care Director or Principal.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, or recreational setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise and engage groups of students in a positive manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and dependability.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Successful completion of required background checks, Safe Environment training, and Archdiocesan compliance requirements.
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong student supervision and classroom management skills.
• Ability to foster a positive and inclusive environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to respond appropriately to student needs and situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to supporting the mission 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.