2025-26 Extended Day Staff

Position Summary:

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is seeking a caring, responsible, and enthusiastic individuals to join our Extended Day After-School Program team. The Extended Day Program Assistant will supervise and engage students in a safe, nurturing environment during after-school hours. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young children and are committed to supporting their development in a faith-based educational setting.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM

(Part-Time, Hourly Position)

Grade Levels: Pre-Kindergarten through 2nd Grade

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of students in PreK through 2nd grade during after-school hours.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities including games, crafts, and quiet time.
• Assist with snack distribution and clean-up.
• Maintain a positive and respectful environment aligned with the school’s Catholic values.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn the PikMyKid dismissal system.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and school administration.
• Maintain accurate attendance and incident records as required.
• Support students with homework or quiet reading time as needed.
• Ensure all materials and spaces are cleaned and organized at the end of each day.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting preferred.
• Ability to manage groups of children with patience and care.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn the PikMyKid dismissal system.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work the full scheduled hours.
• Must comply with background check and fingerprinting to meet diocesan requirements for working with children.

Special Requirements:  

• Must have Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be Fingerprinted (Diocesan Requirement as of August 1, 2025)
• Must consent to a Criminal Background Check
• CPR or First Aid training preferred

This position requires a Pre-Employment Declaration.

Physical Requirements Specific to the Job: 

• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds (emergency situations)
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (alarms/emergency situations)
• Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of the employer.  

Employer reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employee’s at-will employment status.