Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Salary
$12 / HOUR
Supervise students in the after-school care program to ensure their safety and well-being. Facilitate age-appropriate activities, manage group discipline, and maintain a clean environment.
Requires a high school diploma and relevant experience working with school-age children. Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid Texas driver's license and pass a background check.
The list below reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the primary functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. As an integral part of the ministry for the Church, this position will support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi in both professional and personal life Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church Continuous growth in the ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and the Diocese of Corpus Christi Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service of the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization As needed, differentiate lessons and activities so they are appropriate for students of various ages and with various abilities, and participate in and evaluate the effectiveness of activities and events Prepare and gather materials and supplies prior to programs daily Assist and supervise children during all activities following child care guidelines in a pro-active manner, making the safety and care of children primary focus Assist children with meal/snack time Follow appropriate cleaning and sanitizing procedures to clean-up site when children depart; inspect and return supplies to appropriate place Ensure that site appearance, cleanliness and safe environment are appropriately maintained Assist in enrollment, recording and submitting daily attendance records, and any other required documents assigned by site coordinator Build a positive relationship with each after-school participant and foster positive connections between participants Actively engage with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group Communicate appropriate information to parents and interact professionally and appropriately with children, parents, school staff, community members and partners Effectively manage assigned group; maintain and enforce progressive discipline policy; and report observations and incidents to site coordinator or school principal Performs other duties as assigned Mental/Physical Demands: Ability to carry, pull, push, lift, or move objects 10 pounds or more Ability to maintain composure under duress QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Education High Diploma with demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in working with school-age children and/or youth development. Must be at least 21 years of age License and Credentials Reliable transportation Valid Texas driver license Valid vehicle insurance Minimum Knowledge and Skills: Understand and apply basic child and adolescent development principles Communicate and develop positive relationships with youth Adapt, facilitate, and evaluate age-appropriate activities with and for the group Involve and empower youth Identify potential risk factors (in a program environment) and take measures to reduce risk Care for and work with families and community Work as part of a team and shows professionalism Demonstrate the attributes and qualities of a positive role model Interact with and relate to youth in ways that support asset building Must be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team Must have good written and verbal skills Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills Additional Requirements: Must successfully complete pre-employment screening including criminal history background check, motor vehicle record review (MVR), and drug screening Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office for Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources is required Must adhere to all Diocesan policies and procedures To be considered for employment with the Diocese of Corpus Christi locations, all interested individuals must complete the online application at