After Care Specialist

(Part Time)

Description:

Saint Patrick School (Parnell) is currently accepting applications for an After Care Specialist.

The hours of the After Care program are M-Fri during days students are in school, M-Fri, from 3:15pm to 5:30pm. Job share is also an option.

Required Qualifications:

St. Patrick School is a private, non-profit, religious organization and does not receive any government or public funding. Instead, we depend on funding from tuition, a parish subsidy, fundraising, and donations. 

To keep tuition affordable and assist those experiencing financial hardship, we have a service requirement that is intended to support community building and fundraising efforts. During the summer, families are asked to make two service commitments for the upcoming year. We provide diverse options for this commitment to accommodate our families’ various schedules and talents. Those who prefer not to complete a service commitment can choose to pay a fee and waive the requirement. 

Beyond the mandatory service requirements, there may be other opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Volunteering is not mandatory but is certainly encouraged.

Both St. Patrick School and the Diocese of Grand Rapids offer financial aid to eligible families. Parents must complete a financial aid application annually to be considered for financial assistance.

If your family experiences a change in circumstances during the school year, please speak to our principal, Scott Czarnopys. Part of our mission at St. Patrick School is to make Catholic education available and affordable for families in our community.

The parish finance council works closely with our pastor, Fr. Tom Cavera, to ensure that the parish and school remain financially healthy. Their responsibilities include the following:

• Approving annual budgets

• Reviewing special expenditure requests

• Overseeing capital improvements

• Setting annual tuition rates

• Allocating funds for financial aid

These meetings are typically closed to the public, but anyone who wishes to have an in-person discussion with the board may request to attend. Please contact the school or parish office with your request to be placed on the agenda.