Job Description

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools

2026-2027 Before and After School Care Program Assistant

Part-time: Benefit Ineligible

Holy Family School, Shorewood, IL

Position available: August 2026

Position Purpose

The candidate must have a positive attitude and serve as a role model to participants in the program. Before and After School Care Program staff must enjoy working with school-aged children/teens.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety of all children in the program
• Signing children upon arrival and out when they leave
• Creating an enriching, fun, and safe environment
• Planning activities for children of all ages
• Interacting positively with children and their families
• Working independently as well as with a team
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Candidates must be at least 16 years old.
• Protecting God's Children Certificate and Background Check required.
• A background in education and/or college course(s) in recreation education is a plus but not required.
• Childcare work experience with children of all ages preferred but not required.
• Other training may be required after employment begins.

Work Schedule

This person must be available to work:

• Before school
• Monday through Friday 6:45AM-7:45AM preffered
• Meets on regular school days when school is in session.
• After school
• Monday through Friday 2:30PM-5:45PM preferred
• Meets on regular school days when school is in session.

Hourly Range $15.00-$22.00

• Final hourly rate will be determined by relevant years of experience in a similar job combined with education and professional licensure.

Benefits

• paid personal leave days.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job�

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.

• Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

To apply for this position

Complete an online Frontline Applicant Tracking application and upload required supplemental materials. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:

• Current Resume
• Official Transcripts, if applicable/obtained
• ISBE ELIS Educator (PARA) if applicable/obtained
• References

This may be accessed at the following link:

https://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.

We are excited to review your interest in this position!

�This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.