- Salary
- $23 – $25/hr
- Location
- Littleton, CO
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Position Summary:
St Mary Catholic Virtue School in Littleton is seeking a reliable, energetic, and caring individual to join our Before and After Care Program team. This role involves supervising and engaging children in a safe, structured, and fun environment before and after the school day. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates strong communication skills, and fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise children during before and after school hours, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times
- Plan and lead age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts, homework support, and outdoor play
- Maintain a structured daily schedule while allowing flexibility for children’s interests and needs
- Assist students with homework and encourage positive study habits
- Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and school staff
- Enforce program rules and behavioral expectations in a respectful and consistent manner
- Prepare and clean up activity areas, ensuring a neat and organized environment
- Respond appropriately to incidents, injuries, or conflicts
Requirements
Qualifications:
- PDIS Level 3 Certification or ability to obtain
- Experience working with children (school-age preferred)
- High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework in education or child development is a plus)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage groups of children in a positive and supportive way
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Background check & AoD Safe Environment Training required
Preferred Skills:
- Creativity in planning engaging activities
- Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Work Schedule (22-29 hours per week):
- Morning shift: Typically 6:45 AM – 8:00 AM
- Afternoon shift: Typically 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Monday through Friday, following the school calendar plus 1 week before school begins and 1 week after school ends
Work Environment:
- School-based or community center setting
- Indoor and outdoor supervision required