Part Time After Care (2025-2026 School Year)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : PRIMARY FUNCTION :

Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for supporting the Diocese of Nashville in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of the building principal and after care coordinator, the accepted candidate is responsible for fulfilling the duties of an after care employee for the duration of the school year. All professional and support staff, in conjunction with administration, teachers, and aides, are responsible for fostering the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of children engaged in the Catholic elementary school experience.

Requirements :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Collaborates with coordinator and other after care employees to plan and organize structured and supervised after school time with students
• Provides supervision and interaction to meet the needs of participating students.
• In collaboration with the coordinator, selects activities and plans the after school time to be consistent with the values and mission of the school as a whole.
• Maintains the safety of all participating students.
• Demonstrate competence in field by demonstrating current, thorough knowledge of best practices.
• Adhere to the established disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical / Mental Requirements :

Required Activities :

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications :

Education and Experience :