Director of Aftercare

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Director of Aftercare at St. Gerard Majella Catholic School oversees the daily operations of the after-school care program, ensuring a safe, structured, and engaging environment for students. This role provides leadership to staff, supports student development, and ensures that all activities reflect the school’s mission and Catholic values.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the aftercare program, including staff and student activities
• Develop and implement structured schedules and age-appropriate programming
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and supervision of all students
• Hire, train, and support aftercare staff and aides as needed
• Maintain clear communication with parents, staff, and school administration
• Enforce school policies and procedures while promoting positive behavior
• Oversee student check-in/check-out procedures and maintain accurate records
• Manage supplies, materials, and program organization
• Address behavioral or safety concerns in a timely and professional manner

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred
• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting required
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and problem-solve effectively
• Dependable, professional, and able to lead a team
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and child supervision practices
• Commitment to supporting the mission and Catholic values of the school

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.