School Name: St. Vincent de Paul School 

Location: 4061 Ibis Street, San Diego, CA 92103 

Reports to: Principal 

Employment Type: School year Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Pay Rate: $20-$22/hr. 

Description:

St. Vincent de Paul School seeks an aftercare director for supervision and management of children grades Transitional Kindergarten through 8 in an after-school setting. Our TK -8th grade Catholic school is a parish school in located in San Diego, California. 

Background, Mission & Philosophy:

Since 1948, St. Vincent de Paul School (SVS) has provided Catholic values with high academic standards to educate leaders of integrity, courage and compassion who will both value and improve the world they inherit. The St. Vincent de Paul School mission is to LIVE like Jesus, supported by a strong Catholic community; LOVE as God loves us, serving others like our patron, St. Vincent de Paul; and LEARN in an academically challenging and enriching program that engages the whole child. Our goal for every student is age-appropriate mastery of the basic content and skills, coupled with a strong and globally minded and morally ethical academic foundation. Recognizing the inherent dignity and uniqueness of each student, and guided by the principles of our Catholic faith, St. Vincent de Paul School Students aspire to be an empathetic and compassionate community that embraces the challenges of a diverse world.

Subjects include language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion, music, art, and physical education; our yearly academic program also includes various enrichment programs and interscholastic team sports. St. Vincent de Paul School is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

For more information on St. Vincent de Paul School, visit www.svscatholic.org.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Implement a daily after school program that meets the needs of each child, taking into account student interests, special needs, talents, and learning 
• Supervise learning activities, play, and homework completion in an after school setting 
• Comply with security procedures, including attendance, pick-up, and emergency procedures to ensure children’s safety 
• Create and maintain an effective and attractive physical environment for learning 
• Supervise after school learning activities and homework completion 
• Maintain records, equipment, and facilities in an effective and efficient manner 
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior in accordance with the school handbook. 
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, staff, and students, including returning voicemail and email messages in a timely manner 
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with parents of the students 
• Model Catholic beliefs, character, and morals at all times 
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledges and Abilities: 

• General needs and behavior of children 
• Competency and skills involving interpersonal/group dynamics 
• Rules and regulations per school handbook 

Religious Qualifications:

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional

Qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED 
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment) 
• Experience working with children within education, child development or related field 
• Professional appearance and manner 
• Positive professional references and recommendations 

Physical Requirements:

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.