Aftercare Director

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job Summary St. Gerard Majella Catholic School is seeking a dedicated, organized, and student-focused Aftercare Director to oversee the daily operations of the school's aftercare program. The Aftercare Director is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for students, supervising aftercare staff, coordinating program activities, and ensuring the well-being of all participants. This position supports the mission of Catholic education by fostering positive relationships with students, families, faculty, and staff. Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversee the daily operation of the aftercare program, ensuring a safe, structured, and welcoming environment for students. Supervise, support, and schedule aftercare staff and volunteers. Maintain appropriate student-to-staff ratios and ensure proper supervision at all times. Plan and coordinate age-appropriate recreational, educational, and enrichment activities. Monitor student behavior and implement positive behavior management techniques consistent with school policies. Maintain accurate student attendance, sign-in/sign-out records, and program documentation. Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, faculty, staff, and administration regarding student needs and program operations. Ensure compliance with school policies, safety procedures, and Archdiocesan requirements. Assist students with homework and provide academic support as appropriate. Manage program supplies, materials, and equipment. Address student concerns, minor injuries, and behavioral issues, escalating matters to administration when appropriate. Coordinate emergency procedures and respond appropriately to safety-related situations. Support school events and activities as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal. Job Qualifications High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in education, child development, or a related field preferred. Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, recreation, or after-school program setting required. Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently. Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Successful completion of required background checks, Safe Environment training, and Archdiocesan compliance requirements. Knowledge and Skills Strong leadership and staff supervision skills. Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate programming. Effective classroom and behavior management abilities. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation. Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and staff. Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education. The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. Our Mission We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed. Benefits Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence. As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.