Job Description

Why we are the right fit for you

At St. Joseph Catholic Academy in Killeen, you are more than an employee, you are an important part of our school community and our mission to form students academically, spiritually, and morally. We are a Classical Catholic school dedicated to providing academic and spiritual excellence in a nurturing environment. Our teachers and staff have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our students while working alongside colleagues who share a common purpose and commitment to Catholic education.

The Extended Care Lead supports the mission of St. Joseph Catholic Academy by providing proactive supervision and ensuring the safety, well-being, and care of students participating in the Extended Care program.The position is responsible for supervising students before and after the regular school day while creating a safe, welcoming, and caring environment.

Morning Extended Care: The Extended Care Lead begins at 6:00 a.m. and supervises students until the school doors open at 7:40 a.m.

Afternoon Extended Care: The Extended Care Lead reports to campus at 3:00 p.m. to prepare for the afternoon program. Student care begins at 3:45 p.m. and continues until all students have been picked up, with 5:45 p.m. serving as the scheduled end time.

The Extended Care Lead is responsible for:

• Providing active and proactive supervision of students.
• Maintaining a safe, caring, and positive environment.
• Following all school policies and procedures related to student safety and supervision.
• Communicating appropriately with students, families, and school staff.
• Helping maintain an organized and engaging Extended Care program.
• Ensuring students are properly signed in and released to authorized individuals.

The Extended Care Lead is hired and evaluated by the Principal and is expected to support the overall mission and values of St. Joseph Catholic Academy.

Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, 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
• Devise and implement daily activity planning
• Ensures the safety and security of students
• Assists students with homework assignments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Basic First aid knowledge
• Skill in using job-appropriate technology
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Able to work well with others in the school community
• Able to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters
• Able to manage student behavior
• 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
• 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
• Devise and implement daily activity planning
• Ensures the safety and security of students
• Assists students with homework assignments
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 1-2 years of childcare, preferred

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

Working Conditions

• All school employees are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the principal in the exercise of the principal's ministry and obligations to the school.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
• Will be required to work in multiple educational settings.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the school are tobacco-free.

Physical Demands

• Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, or equipment.
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily.
• Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading.
• Required to monitor students in a variety of locations, including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather.

Employee Certification

All employees must adhere to the Catholic Schools Standards of Conduct, the Diocese of Austin EIM policies, and the social, ethical, and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Bishop of Austin. Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Letters of employment are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment.