After-School Teacher/Floater Position

Summary

About Us

Hope Children’s Center is a progressive, Christian-based, high-quality early childhood education center and after-school program. We are committed to providing a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for both young and elementary-aged children. We implement the Learning Beyond Paper curriculum to ensure our programs are guided by research-based best practices and rich learning experiences. We are proud to be an accredited 3-Star Texas Rising Star school.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing After-School Teacher / Floater to join our educational team. This role involves supervising and engaging children in a safe, supportive, and structured environment during after-school hours. The ideal candidate is flexible, energetic, and passionate about working with children across multiple age groups.

This is a part-time position, with a primary focus on the after-school program. However, we are seeking an individual with open availability who is willing to serve as a morning substitute or floater as needed. Additional hours are likely for candidates who demonstrate flexibility and strong performance.

Duties

• Adapt to various roles as a floater across classrooms or activity areas as needed
• Supervise children during after-school hours, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement
• Lead or assist with structured activities such as homework help, arts and crafts, sports, theater, and other enrichment opportunities
• Promote positive behavior using age-appropriate classroom management techniques
• Provide basic first aid when necessary and respond appropriately to emergencies
• Support children with special needs or individualized education plans (IEPs) as needed
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and implement engaging activities that support child development
• Assist with daily setup and cleanup of classrooms and activity areas
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment that encourages social skills, creativity, independence, and confidence

Requirements

• Experience working with children in settings such as daycare, after-school programs, camps, tutoring, or childcare
• Basic knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices
• Strong classroom management and behavior guidance skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing daily needs
• Experience working with children with special needs or in inclusive settings is a plus
• Background in teaching, theater, sports coaching, babysitting, counseling, or related fields is advantageous

Nice To Haves

• Degree or coursework in Education, Early/Middle Childhood Education, or a related field (Preferred but not required)
• Teaching or childcare-related certifications (Preferred but not required)

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and education, starting at $18/hour
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Paid time off and paid holidays