Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Position Summary

The School Age Teacher plans and delivers safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate care and enrichment for children ages 5–12 in before-school, after-school, and school-holiday/summer programming. This role fosters a supportive, respectful classroom culture aligned with the Children's Lighthouse BRIGHT® curriculum and xSTREAM Quest® enrichment framework, while maintaining full compliance with Texas Health and Human Services Chapter 746 Minimum Standards for licensed child-care centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily lesson plans and activities aligned with xSTREAM Quest® enrichment (STEM, arts, literacy, and physical activity).

• Supervise children at all times, including transitions, transportation to/from partner schools, homework support, snack, and outdoor/gross-motor play, maintaining required staff-to-child ratios per Chapter 746.

• Create a classroom environment that supports self-directed learning, positive peer relationships, and appropriate behavior guidance using CLASS®-aligned interaction strategies.

• Communicate professionally and regularly with families regarding their child's day, progress, and any incidents, in partnership with the Center Director.

• Maintain accurate attendance, sign-in/sign-out, incident, and daily activity records in compliance with licensing and center policy.

• Conduct and document required health checks, safety checks, and emergency drills (fire, severe weather, lockdown) as scheduled.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom, including routine sanitation of toys, materials, and surfaces per licensing standards.

• Escort and supervise children during school pick-up routes as assigned, ensuring accurate roster verification and safe transportation practices.

• Participate in required initial, annual, and ongoing training hours as mandated by Chapter 746 and center policy.

• Collaborate with the Center Director and fellow teaching staff to support center-wide events, curriculum nights, and accreditation initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Meets all Chapter 746 caregiver qualification requirements, including background check clearance and pre-service orientation prior to unsupervised contact with children.

• CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).

• Prior experience working with school-age children in a licensed child-care, camp, or school setting preferred.

• CDA credential (School-Age or Preschool endorsement) or coursework toward a CDA/degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field preferred, but not required at entry level.

• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with children ages 5–12 and communicate effectively with families.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of, or willingness to be trained in, child development principles for the school-age years.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage a group of children independently and respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral and emergency situations.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work a schedule that includes before-school and/or after-school hours, plus full days during school holidays and summer break.

• Basic proficiency with attendance and communication technology used by the center (e.g., tablet-based check-in, family communication app).

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to actively supervise children in both indoor and outdoor settings in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to sit, kneel, bend, stand, and move quickly for extended periods to actively engage with and supervise children.

• Ability to walk children safely to and from partner schools, including outdoor routes.

• Regular exposure to a classroom/child-care environment; adherence to all health, safety, and sanitation protocols.

Compliance

This position is governed by Texas Health and Human Services Chapter 746 Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining all required background check clearances, immunization/health documentation, and annual training hours.