Extended Day Aide - Father Andrew White - Leonardtown Maryland

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington•Leonardtown, MD

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, supports homework, and fosters a positive, nurturing environment while implementing the program schedule, managing group behavior, and collaborating with other staff. Staff work as one of four caregivers supervising groups of up to 50 children. The position typically works from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with occasional earlier starts at 12:30 PM on early-dismissal days. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions. The role requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and moving around, lifting up to 25 pounds alone or 50 pounds with assistance, and responding quickly to emergencies.

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.
Willingness to work after-school hours, typically 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with occasional 12:30 PM 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 children ages 4 to 12, ensuring their safety and well-being, and maintain an accurate count during transitions.
Keep children engaged in structured and unstructured activities, including homework, arts and crafts, free play, and games.
Maintain a safe, respectful, positive, and nurturing environment.
Support children’s social and emotional development, encourage positive interactions, and teach conflict resolution.
Assist with planning and implementing daily, age-appropriate activities that promote teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.
Provide homework support and academic enrichment in a quiet, conducive learning environment.
Communicate clearly and positively with children, parents, and staff, and provide parents with feedback about children’s progress or behavior as needed.
Collaborate with caregivers and staff to ensure smooth program operations.
Use positive reinforcement and effective behavior-management techniques, enforce program rules, and address disciplinary issues calmly and firmly.
Take attendance and ensure 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 about health concerns.
Notify the Director and find a substitute if unable to work due to illness or vacation.
Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.