Extended 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 Extended Care Aide at St. Gerard Majella Catholic School provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for students before and after school hours. This role supports students’ social development, ensures supervision and safety, and promotes positive behavior while reflecting the school’s Catholic values.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise students during before- and after-school care in a safe and organized setting
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities, including games, homework time, and quiet activities
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students
• Monitor student behavior and address issues in accordance with school policies
• Assist students with homework and provide academic support when needed
• Ensure proper check-in/check-out procedures and student accountability
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the extended care space

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children in a school, daycare, or similar setting preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and engage groups of children effectively
• Dependable, responsible, and flexible
• Basic organizational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive environment
• Willingness to support and uphold Catholic values and school expectations

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.