Extended Day Aide - Father Andrew White - Leonardtown Maryland

Archdiocese of Washington•Leonardtown, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Father Andrew White School in Leonardtown, Maryland, is hiring Extended Care Staff for the 2026–27 school year. The After-School Caregiver oversees and engages children ages 4 to 12, ensuring their safety, well-being, and emotional growth during after-school hours. The caregiver supervises activities, provides homework support, and fosters a positive, nurturing environment while implementing the program schedule, managing group behavior, and collaborating with other staff. The caregiver works as one of four staff supervising a group of up to 50 children. The role includes active supervision, helping children participate in structured and unstructured activities, supporting social and emotional development, communicating with parents and coworkers, maintaining attendance and pickup records, and following health and safety procedures. Staff are expected to attend meetings and training and to arrange a substitute and notify the Director if unable to work due to illness or vacation. The position typically works after school from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with occasional earlier starts from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM on early-dismissal days. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and move around for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Ability to work the stated after-school schedule, including occasional earlier starts on early-dismissal days.

Nice To Haves

Basic first aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Supervise a group of up to 50 children, as one of four staff, and ensure their safety and well-being.
Keep children engaged in structured activities, such as homework and arts and crafts, and unstructured activities, such as free play and games.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment and encourage positive interactions and conflict resolution.
Assist with planning and implementing daily activities, including arts and crafts, physical activities, and games.
Provide age-appropriate activities for younger and older children, promoting teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.
Assist children with homework or academic enrichment and provide a quiet, conducive learning environment.
Communicate positively with children, parents, and staff; provide parents with feedback about a child's progress or behavior when appropriate.
Collaborate with caregivers and other staff to support smooth program operations.
Use positive reinforcement and other effective techniques to manage behavior, enforce program rules, and address disciplinary issues calmly and firmly.
Take attendance, ensure children are accounted for during transitions, and have parents sign children out at pickup.
Follow health and safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and accident-reporting requirements.
Administer first aid when necessary and inform parents or guardians of health concerns.
Work collaboratively with caregivers and staff and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
Notify the Director and find a substitute if unable to work because of illness or vacation.