Position: After-school Care Teacher
Date Revised: August 17, 2026
Reports to: Cynthia Thornton
Location: St. John's Childcare
www.fwdioc.org
The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all 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.
General Position Summary:
The Afterschool Care Teacher must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The After-school teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children and resolve parental concerns.'
Principal Accountabilities:
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Coordinate and implement an educational after-school age program by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices.
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Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.
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Assist and facilitate the successful completion of a child’s homework.
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Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, daily notes, and parent-teacher conferences
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Ensure a healthy classroom environment-including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safely and security of children.
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Ensure all program policies and state regulations are met.
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Maintain accurate forms.
Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:
(Moderate) Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Supervision Given and/or Received:
(Moderate)
Internal Contacts:
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The Pre-school Director and Assistant Director, Pastors, Priests, Principals, Business Managers, and employees.
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
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This position works in a typical classroom environment.
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Ability to accept work interruptions while still remaining focused on duties.
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Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
Education and Experience Preferred:
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Minimum of 2 years of professional education experience
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Associates or Bachelor’s degree in child development
Knowledge and Skills Preferred:
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Demonstrated ability to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate
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Demonstrated history of good judgement.
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Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
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Ability to meet deadlines and follow directives from director and assistant director
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Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
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Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
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Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with parents, staff, and other colleagues
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Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
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Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
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Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
FLSA Designation: (Nonexempt) (PT = 20 of hours per week) (Schedule: 2-6 p.m.)
