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After School Program Caregiver

merrillville, in • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Education
Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted:
6/7/2026
Location:
Nativity of Our Savior K-8
Title: After School Care Program Caregiver
Position Purpose
The After School Program Caregiver is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for students participating in Nativity's after-school care program, Adventure Club. The caregiver supervises students, facilitates activities, assists with homework time, and ensures the well-being of all children in accordance with school policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
  • Supervises students during the after-school program, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
  • Maintains a positive, welcoming, and respectful environment that reflects the Catholic school's mission and values.
  • Organizes and supervises indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
  • Monitors student behavior and implements appropriate discipline procedures consistent with school policies.
  • Ensures students remain in designated areas and follow program expectations.
  • Assists with snack distribution and monitors students during snack time.
  • Maintains accurate attendance records and follows established student sign-in and sign-out procedures.
  • Communicates student concerns, behavioral issues, injuries, or other incidents to the Principal as appropriate.
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and safe program environment.
  • Responds appropriately to emergencies and follows all school safety procedures.
Additional Duties:
  • Assists with preparation and cleanup of activities, materials, and program spaces.
  • Helps organize enrichment activities for participants.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work effectively with children in a caring and professional manner.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to supervise groups of students while maintaining a positive environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students and families.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, parents, and students.
  • Basic knowledge of child development and age-appropriate behavior management practices.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
  • Works in a standard school environment and outdoors during varying weather conditions.
  • May be required to stand, walk, bend, lift, and actively supervise students for extended periods.
  • Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate's degree or coursework in education, child development, or a related field preferred.
Experience
  • Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, camp, parish, or recreational setting preferred.
  • Experience supervising groups of elementary-age children preferred.
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
  • Ability to successfully complete all diocesan and school-required background checks and safe environment training (VIRTUS).

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest to Principal Sally Skowronski -
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