Extended Day Assistant, PT, 2026-27
About The Position
Under the direction of the school principal, the Extended Day Assistant is responsible for the care and instruction of after-school children. This role requires adherence to the Catholic Mission of the school, including supporting its faith community and Catholic principles in both professional and private life. The assistant will help supervise parent helpers, ensure compliance with school requirements, and assist with playground supervision. Key responsibilities include effective communication with students, organizing learning materials and field trips, assisting with a consistent disciplinary approach, and maintaining a functional and pleasant learning environment. The position also demands professional responsibility, sound judgment, and performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to complete a background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) class.
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
- Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
- Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school environment.
- The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
- Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
- High School Graduate or GED.
Responsibilities
- Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life, and govern professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles.
- Develop and help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
- Assist with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
- Assist with the playground supervision as necessary.
- Communicate effectively with students.
- Help organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
- Assist with a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image, and motivate learning.
- Help to maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
- At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
