Before / After Care Staff (2025-2026)

We are seeking qualified applicants with experience in providing quality care to our students for the 2025-2026 school year.

The schedule is Monday-Friday, from 10:15 AM - 1:15 (lunch monitoring) and 2:00 PM - 3:35 PM (after care services).

Duties:

• Monitor students after school is released until parent/guardian pick-up
• Ensure a safe environment for kids to play and relax (both indoors and on the playground)
• Prepare the daily snack for the students
• Provide a warm and caring atmosphere
• Communicate with parents during pick-up, as needed
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Keep the room neat and orderly
• Report problems to the Care Services Manager as they arise

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• 2-3 years of providing care for school-age students
• Be a self-starter and perform duties of the position with little supervision
• High School Diploma or GED

Personal & Spiritual Characteristics

• Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ, through prayer, devotional study, and church membership
• Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)
• Recognizes the role of the parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and commits to be a partner in that endeavor
• Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to develop a unified and successful educational program
• Cooperates with administrators, department chairpersons, and other school leadership to implement policies and procedures as they pertain to the daily operation of the School
• Follow Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with parents, staff, and administration
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions
• Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process with a desire to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally throughout the career in education
• Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy

Work Environment

The work environment at Southwest Christian School is consistent with a typical school setting. The employee normally works indoors but may be required to be outdoors in unpredictable temperatures to monitor playground activities, attend programs and field trips, or move between buildings. The noise level in the environment is usually low to moderate but may become loud occasionally. The employee is frequently required to interact with others within the school community, including parents and other caregivers. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required as an active participant in the mission of Southwest Christian School. Additional duties are regularly performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.