Employment

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION 
DISCLOSURE FORM (please print and complete both forms)


St. Thomas More Catholic School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is an essential ministry of the Catholic Community of St. Thomas More. Established by the Diocese of Raleigh in 1964, it is accredited through AdvancEd. Students from 3 years of age through 8th grade are educated and supported by motivated, skilled and invested educators. All members of the STM Community
are dedicated to maintaining a God-centered learning environment.
 

• Employ a variety of techniques to engage and guide children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social and educational competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and peacefully resolve occasional discord
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through carefully planned activities (identify shapes, numbers or colors, create crafts etc.)
• Organize snack and clean up
• Supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Report successes and concerns to the Aftercare Director
• Collaborate with other educators and administration
• Maintain a clean and organized aftercare environment, consistent with health and safety standards

• Proven experience in child care
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to positively and effectively mediate between children
• Positive, patient, friendly and reliable
• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Hiring and training of all Aftercare Staff and ensuring education of and compliance with all School and Diocesan policies
• Supervision, scheduling and staff compliance issues for all Aftercare Staff
• Facilitating regular staff meetings to both support the staff and ensure training standards
• Serve as the primary contact and liaison with school and parish officials
• Keeping informed of any activity that might impact the Aftercare program
• Closely monitor human and physical resources for safety issues
• Responsible for oversight and initiation of program curriculum and the implementation of such programming to include homework assistance and enrichment activities
• Attend necessary school staff meetings
• Program Compliance and Financial Management
• Prepare and maintain an annual program budget for review by the school administration
• Monitor and adjust program guidelines to support both the school’s mission and financial goals – this will include an annual review of rates and conditions as well as any update to program handbooks
• Work closely with school business manager on employee hiring, payroll, collection efforts and compliance
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the organization, including those related to health and safety, client confidentiality and quality management
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the school administration

• At least one year of supervisory experience with the ability to develop, engage, and inspire a team.
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to build relationships with families and staff and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

• Successful experience in program administration
• Associate’s degree or higher in related field