About this role
St. Augustine School, a Blue Ribbon School and Top Workplace recipient for five consecutive years, located in Elkridge, Maryland, is seeking a Part-Time Extended Care Leader for the 2027-2028 school year. St. Augustine is a single-track Pre-K3 through 8th grade Catholic school serving approximately 265 students.
The Extended Care Aide will assist the Extended Care Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for school-aged children during the school's before and after care programs. This individual will help implement social, educational, and recreational activities that foster children's intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and social development. The ideal candidate will have the ability to relate positively to young children, encourage independence, support creative play and learning, and maintain a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all students. Before Care hours: 6:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. After Care hours: 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This position will work 24 hours per week.
Essential Functions
- Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adheres to all COMAR regulations and archdiocesan policies).
- Follow Teacher's direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally and spiritually
- Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.
- Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.
- Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children's skills and abilities.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.
- Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner
- Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs
- Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
- Previous childcare experience is preferred
- Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient and caring manner
- Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually)
- Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance)
Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00, hourly
Benefits
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.