Extended Day Assistant, 2026-27
Diocese of St. Augustine
Location
Lake City, Florida
Quick overview
The Assistant is primarily responsible for the care and instruction of after-school children under the direction of the school principal, while upholding the unique Catholic Mission of the school in all actions and instruction. Essential duties include assisting with supervision, organizing learning materials, maintaining a pleasant environment, and promoting positive self-image and self-direction in students.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and must complete fingerprint clearance and the Protecting God's Children class, along with passing a criminal history background check. Required qualifications include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, organization, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Job description
EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Extended Day Assistant, 2026-27 FLSA
- Part-Time,
- Non-Exempt
- Reports to: Principal
Primary Function
Under the direction of the school principal is responsible for the care and instruction of after school children.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shall recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the School by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The employee may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church;
- Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
- Develop and Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
- Assist with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
- Assist with the playground supervision as necessary
- Be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to help organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
- Assist with a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image, and motivate learning
- Help to maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment
- At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Basic Qualifications
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Fingerprint clearance and completion of Protecting God's Children class is required.
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
- Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
- Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school environment
- The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/].
- Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance
- High School Graduate or GED
Physical/Mental Requirements
Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal classroom environment
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling, hearing; carrying; and keyboarding
