After Care Assistant

The After-School Care Program Assistant supports and assists the After-School Care Coordinator in providing and managing a warm, safe, healthy, nurturing after-school environment in which each child can participate in enriching after-school activities and grow socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Requirements

• Supervise students in grades K-8 during after-school hours, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Assist in planning and facilitating daily activities, including homework help, games, and enrichment activities.
• Prepare and serve snacks to students, ensuring proper hygiene and food safety standards are followed.
• Implement behavior management strategies aligned with Catholic teachings and the program’s policies.
• Monitor indoor and outdoor play areas, enforcing safety guidelines and conflict resolution when necessary.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and assist with check-in/check-out procedures.
• Communicate with parents through Brightwheel or other school communication platforms regarding their child’s participation and behavior.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing the facility at the end of the day, ensuring a safe environment.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for activities.
• Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Identifies children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with the After-Care coordinator and/or school/ELC administration.
• Arranges indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Carries out appropriate, positive guidance as established by the After-Care Coordinator.
• Participates as a cooperative and supportive team member.
• Implements program goals.
• Assists in record/incident keeping for the program.
• Assisting with housekeeping, disinfection, tidiness and decorative needs of the program space as directed.