After School Program Caregiver
diocese of garyMerrillville (IN)
About the role
After School Care Program Caregiver The After School Program Caregiver is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for students participating in Nativity's after-school care program, Adventure Club. The caregiver supervises students, facilitates activities, assists with homework time, and ensures the well-being of all children in accordance with school policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Supervises students during the after-school program, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
Maintains a positive, welcoming, and respectful environment that reflects the Catholic school's mission and values.
Organizes and supervises indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
Monitors student behavior and implements appropriate discipline procedures consistent with school policies.
Ensures students remain in designated areas and follow program expectations.
Assists with snack distribution and monitors students during snack time.
Maintains accurate attendance records and follows established student sign-in and sign-out procedures.
Communicates student concerns, behavioral issues, injuries, or other incidents to the Principal as appropriate.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe program environment.
Responds appropriately to emergencies and follows all school safety procedures.
Additional Duties:
Assists with preparation and cleanup of activities, materials, and program spaces.
Helps organize enrichment activities for participants.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work effectively with children in a caring and professional manner.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to supervise groups of students while maintaining a positive environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and students.
- Basic knowledge of child development and age-appropriate behavior management practices.
- Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
- Works in a standard school environment and outdoors during varying weather conditions.
- May be required to stand, walk, bend, lift, and actively supervise students for extended periods.
- Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or coursework in education, child development, or a related field preferred.
Experience:
Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, parish, or recreational setting preferred.
Experience supervising groups of elementary-age children preferred.
Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
Ability to successfully complete all diocesan and school-required background checks and safe environment training (VIRTUS).
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