After Care Aide

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 Aftercare Aide at St. Gerard Majella Catholic School provides supervision and care for students after school hours in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. This role encourages positive social interactions, supports student well-being, and helps maintain a calm and organized setting aligned with the school’s Catholic values.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise students during after-school care to ensure safety and appropriate behavior
• Lead and assist with activities such as games, homework time, and quiet play
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment
• Monitor student behavior and address concerns according to school policies
• Assist students with homework and provide support as needed
• Follow proper student check-out procedures to ensure safety
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration
• Keep the aftercare area clean, organized, and well-maintained

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting preferred
• Strong supervision and communication skills
• Ability to manage groups of children in a structured setting
• Dependable, patient, and responsible
• Basic organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment
• Willingness to support 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.