Part-Time Extended Care Aide (NE)(2026-2027)-Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School, Dundalk MD
Dundalk, Maryland, United States of America
Part Time
3 days ago
$36,000 USD
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk, MD, is seeking a part‑time Extended Care Teacher’s Aide for the 2026–2027 academic school year. The Extended Care Teacher’s Aide will assist the Teacher in implementing social and educational activities for school‑aged children in a safe and nurturing environment. This position requires the ability to relate well to young children, foster their independence, and encourage creative play and learning.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise children at all times and ensure a safe environment is consistently maintained (adheres to all COMAR regulations and archdiocesan policies).
- Follow Teacher’s direction during lesson plans and activities to help children grow intellectually, emotionally and spiritually
- Implement daily routines for children to develop good social skills and behaviors.
- Provide care to children, e.g. assist with hygiene, potty training, first aid, etc.
- Assist Teacher with set up of materials and supplies for activities (outdoor play, art, stories, games, etc.) to enhance children’s skills and abilities.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as sanitizing tables and toys, sweeping floor, removing items from the carpet, etc.
- Engage children in play and interact in a nurturing manner
- Assist the Teacher in meeting their physical and emotional needs
- Promote interacting in a cooperative manner and treating themselves and others with kindness and respect
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
- Previous childcare experience is preferred
- Must have the ability to interact with children in a calm, patient and caring manner
- Required training in Basic Health and Safety, etc. can be provided if needed (will need to maintain 6 hours of training annually)
- Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, walk, bend and reach as needed to interact and play with children; must be able to lift children as needed (e.g. if a child falls and needs assistance)
Pay Range: $18.50, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.