After School Caregiver Substitute
AFTER3
Location
Houston, Texas
Quick overview
The substitute caregiver provides on-call support to ensure a safe and engaging after-school environment for students. Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with curriculum activities, and maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Previous experience in childcare or youth development is preferred, along with the ability to pass background checks.
Job description
After school caregiver substitute – after 3 program
Position Type
- Part-Time |
- As-Needed /
- Substitute
- Location:
- Assigned
- After 3
- School
- Campuses (HISD/SBISD)
- Reports To: Site Director / Program Leadership
Position overview
The After School Caregiver Substitute provides on-call support for the After 3 Program by filling in for regularly scheduled caregivers during absences or periods of increased staffing need. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive after-school environment for students while maintaining compliance with all licensing and program requirements. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, and able to accept assignments on short notice across multiple campuses.
- Key responsibilities
- Supervise students to ensure safety, well-being, and appropriate behavior at all times
- Assist with implementing age-appropriate and After 3 curriculum activities
- Support homework completion and academic reinforcement
- Promote positive behavior, teamwork, and respectful interactions
- Follow all safety procedures, emergency protocols, and behavior management practices
- Conduct headcounts and maintain required child-to-staff ratios
- Complete attendance records, incident reports, and required documentation
- Provide coverage at assigned sites, including last-minute or same-day assignments
Qualifications
- & requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Previous child care, youth development, or afterschool experience preferred
- Must successfully pass background checks for Texas Child Care Licensing and SBISD
- Current Child/Infant/Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid certification from an in-person, instructor-led course required
- Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills
- Availability Monday–Friday from 2:00 p.m. to at least 6:00 p.m., including last-minute availability
- Must have reliable personal transportation to travel to assigned campuses
- Work schedule
- Part-time, on-call substitute position
- Shifts occur during after-school hours (typically 2:00–6:00/6:30 p.m.) and on early dismissal days typically (10:30 am-1:30/2:00 pm)
- Schedule varies based on program needs
