The Extended Care Aide supports the mission of St. Joseph Catholic Church and School by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children during after-school hours and occasional special events. This position involves direct supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well-being in body, mind, and spirit while maintaining a clean and organized space.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervision & Safety

• Actively supervise children at all times, maintaining visual contact and awareness of surroundings.
• Follow established safety protocols, including monitoring playground areas, gates, and any unfamiliar individuals on premises.
• Remain within sight of fellow aides and rotate as needed to cover all play zones.
• Provide first aid for minor injuries, complete incident reports, and notify parents and the supervisor.
• Ensure children are checked in and out properly by authorized adults (age 18+).

Child Engagement

• Create a fun and welcoming environment through age-appropriate activities.
• Provide snacks to children after school and ensure children are properly dressed for the weather (use Lost and Found if needed).
• Observe specific parent instructions for feeding, rest, and special needs, especially for infants or younger children.
• Maintain a professional and caring demeanor�kind and approachable, but not acting as a peer or friend to the children.

Behavioral Expectations

• Enforce school and program behavior standards with consistency and fairness.
• Address behavioral issues promptly and with kindness, including bullying or inappropriate play.
• Encourage respectful language and manners (e.g., "please" and "thank you").

Playground & Activity Guidelines

• Monitor use of playground structures based on age group:
  • Grades K�2: Large structure only; limited use of silver structure (pizza, doughnut, twizzler rockers).
  • Grades 3�8: May use both structures.
• Prohibit unsafe behaviors, including:
  • Climbing up slides or outside of structures
  • Hanging upside down
  • Climbing trees or pulling leaves
  • Playing with toy weapons or pretending to fight
  • Sitting in hidden areas or behind structures
  • Playing on Ga-ga pit inappropriately or running on slippery surfaces

Security Protocols

• Do not allow non-school adults on premises without verification.
• Unfamiliar adults must show ID before contact with children.
• Children in grades K�5 may not open doors under any circumstance; Grades 6�8 may only do so with aide permission.

Environment & Cleanliness

• Maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Perform light janitorial duties, including sanitizing surfaces and cleaning up body fluids when necessary.
• Ensure the space is safe and tidy at the end of each day or event.

Additional Expectations

• Orient new families and children to policies and procedures with a welcoming and informative approach.
• Work collaboratively with other staff and communicate any concerns to the supervisor.
• Perform responsibilities in compliance with Archdiocesan and parish policies.

• Other duties as assigned.
   

   

  Pay ranges $15.00-$20.00/hour dependent upon experience.  Hours may vary but most likely will be: 2:45-6:00pm (M, T, Th, and F) and 1:45-6:00pm (W).  Any offered rate is determined based on internal equity, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, degrees, and certifications. This position is not eligible for benefits.