Are you passionate about creating a safe, enriching environment for children? Bishop O'Gorman Schools is seeking energetic and dedicated After School Care Assistant. Help us nurture their growth, learning, and fun before and after the school bell rings!

Our Mission desires “to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.” We are seeking an individual who will exhibit the Core Values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence and Integrity and create an environment of trust.

Location/Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 2:45p-6:00p

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools
Provide and maintain a safe environment for children
Understand and apply child development to situations
Guide children in a positive way
Use a positive and preventative approach to discipline: redirection, setting positive limits, clearly stating expectations, encouragement and praise. Provide choices, allowing children to problem solve, etc. Reserve the use of “time out” for when children need to regain control as opposed to a punishment.
Effectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behavior
Maintain and follow current lesson plans and goals, matching the lesson plan with the age, skill and developmental level of the children in the classroom
Provide regular and varied outdoor/big room activities. Bring materials in these areas to create new play interests.
Monitor and stay aware of what is going on in the activity areas
Supervise and interact during activities
Complete the required training
Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times
Maintain effective communication with parents
Maintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staff
Sanitize toys on a regular basis
Perform various duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position

Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church

Experience:

Previous child care experience preferred
Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills beneficial. Must adapt at caring for children.
Mental Abilities: Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines
Exhibit the core values of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity
Dexterity: Mobility required
Physical Abilities: Will be required to set up and take down tables and to participate in activities with children
Enjoy working with children
High energy
Flexibility and adaptability
May be exposed to infectious disease, blood and body fluids
Must be familiar with and able to operate all equipment utilized in a childcare center

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Meets expectations of Principal/Leader
Works well with Leader to benefit the students
Communicates well with staff, students, and parents
Interacts with students and staff in a professional manner
Maintains confidentiality
Responds to direction and is supportive of team effort
Supportive of the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools
Attends required staff development classes and staff meetings

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Promote the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools

Provide and maintain a safe environment for children

Understand and apply child development to situations

Guide children in a positive way

Effectively model ways of handling anger and frustration through reinforced positive behavior

Maintain and follow current lesson plans and goals, matching the lesson plan with the age, skill and developmental level of the children in the classroom

Provide regular and varied outdoor/big room activities. Bring materials in these areas to create new play interests.

Monitor and stay aware of what is going on in the activity areas

Supervise and interact during activities

Complete the required training

Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times

Maintain effective communication with parents

Maintain good rapport and promote teamwork with all the staff

Sanitize toys on a regular basis

Perform various duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position

Experience:

Previous child care experience preferred

Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills beneficial. Must adapt at caring for children.

Mental Abilities: Must be able to comprehend policies, procedures and guidelines

Exhibit the core values of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity

Dexterity: Mobility required

Physical Abilities: Will be required to set up and take down tables and to participate in activities with children

Enjoy working with children

High energy

Flexibility and adaptability

May be exposed to infectious disease, blood and body fluids

Must be familiar with and able to operate all equipment utilized in a childcare center

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Meets expectations of Principal/Leader

Works well with Leader to benefit the students

Communicates well with staff, students, and parents

Interacts with students and staff in a professional manner

Maintains confidentiality

Responds to direction and is supportive of team effort

Supportive of the mission of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools

Attends required staff development classes and staff meetings

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools jobs

Before and After School Child Care Assistant