Extended Day Assistant, 2026-27
Diocese of St. Augustine
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Quick overview
The Assistant is primarily responsible for the care and instruction of after-school children under the direction of the school principal, ensuring all actions align with the Catholic Mission of the school. Duties include assisting with supervision, organizing learning materials, promoting positive discipline, and maintaining a pleasant learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and capable of passing a background check and completing the Protecting God's Children class. Essential qualifications include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, flexibility, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Job description
Diocese of St. Augustine HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY ASSISTANT FLSA
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Primary Function
- Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for the care and instruction of after school children.
- Work hours are
- Monday -
- Friday from approximately 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. There are early release days throughout the year that require longer hours.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shall recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church;
- Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
- 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
- Be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to 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
- Basic Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to complete a background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) class. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit this site: https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/].
- 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
Physical/Mental Requirements
Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal classroom environment
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling, hearing; carrying; and keyboarding