After School Care Coordinator

Cathedral School of Saint Mary in Austin, Texas has a part-time position available in the aftercare program.

The After School Care Coordinator fulfills the mission of Cathedral School of St. Mary by planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students entrusted in the CSSM after-care program. The After School Care Coordinator provides activities and engagement for students in a safe, caring environment that fosters learning and socialization. The position is hired and evaluated by the Principal.

Ministerial Character

The principal is the visible foundation of the school which the Bishop has entrusted to the principal. The principal makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the school. In order to fulfill this mission, the principal employs suitable, chosen collaborators. The principal shares with them Christ’s mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed in the school help to extend the ministry of the principal in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the principal in the performance of the principal’s ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Essential Duties

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
Monitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activities
Devises and Implements daily activity planning
Ensures the safety and security of students
Assists students with homework assignments
Checks each student in and out
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic First aid knowledge
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Able to work well with others in the school community
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:

1-2 years childcare
Certifications and Training:

Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the principal.