Aftercare Aide
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Location
Webster Groves, Missouri
Quick overview
The Aftercare Aide supervises and engages a designated group of children during aftercare hours, ensuring their safety and well-being. This role involves leading age-appropriate activities and maintaining a structured environment.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with some college coursework in education or child development preferred. Candidates should have experience working with children and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Job description
- The Archdiocese of St.
- Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St.
- Louis area.
- Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St.
- Louis.
- Job Summary
The Aftercare Aide supports the school community by providing safe, nurturing, and engaging after-school care for students. This role plays a vital part in the daily lives of families and children, ensuring a structured and caring environment during after-school hours. Ideal candidates are dependable, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children.
Job Responsibilities: Supervise and engage a designated group of children during aftercare hours
Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in the program
Lead and participate in age-appropriate games, activities, and quiet time
Maintain a calm, respectful, and structured environment
Assist with snack time, clean-up, and transitions between activities
Report any behavioral or safety concerns to the Aftercare Coordinator or school leadership
Maintain daily attendance and accurate records for assigned group
Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework in education or child development preferred
Experience working with children in a school, daycare, or camp setting is a plus
Ability to manage groups of children calmly and effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, reliability, and a caring demeanor
- The Archdiocese of St.
- Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
- All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
- Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
- The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
- Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.