Website Good Shepherd School San Francisco, CA, California
Extended Care Aide
Good Shepherd School, a Catholic elementary school serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 in Pacifica, is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and energetic Extended Care Aide. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and will help create a safe, welcoming, and structured after-school environment where students can complete homework, participate in enrichment activities, build friendships, and stay active.
Extended Care Program Schedule
Mondays: 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | Tuesday-Friday: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Some school days have a 12:00 p.m. dismissal; hours will be adjusted for early-release days and other special schedules.
Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)
Supervise students from school dismissal through parent or guardian pickup, following all program safety and sign-out procedures. Assist students during study hall by providing homework support, encouraging good work habits, and maintaining a calm learning environment.
Prepare and lead age-appropriate art and craft projects, including setting up materials, explaining activities, and assisting with cleanup.
Lead and participate in safe indoor and outdoor physical activities such as playground games, movement breaks, sports, and group recreation.
Support enrichment activities, special events, seasonal projects, and snack service planned by the Extended Care Director. Build positive relationships, model respectful behavior, use positive behavior-management strategies, and report concerns promptly.
Assist with attendance, transitions, room setup, supply organization, and daily program routines.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe activity spaces, materials, games, and equipment.
Communicate professionally and follow all school safety, emergency, confidentiality, and mandated-reporting procedures. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Extended Care program and school community.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in education, child development, recreation, or a related fi eld is a plus.
Prior experience working with school-aged children in a school, childcare, camp, coaching, tutoring, or recreation setting preferred. Responsible, reliable, patient, nurturing, and able to communicate well and work collaboratively as part of a team. Comfortable leading art projects, homework time, group games, and physical activities while actively supervising students. Comfortable working in a Catholic school environment and supporting its values and community expectations. Current First Aid/AED/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
Successful completion of required background clearances, training, and other school and Archdiocesan employment requirements.
Position Details
Reports to: Extended Care Director and school administration
Employment status: Part-time; hours based on the school calendar and program needs
Compensation: Based on experience and school salary guidelines
Start date: August 2026
If you enjoy helping children learn, create, and stay active in a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for references to Gustavo Torres (Principal) at g.torres@goodshepherdschool.us
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Good Shepherd School adheres to the following policy: All school staff of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
To apply for this job email your details to g.torres@goodshepherdschool.us