Afterschool Program Specialist

HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education CASE KIDS in Houston, TX seeks an Afterschool Program Specialist to coordinate and implement activities under the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century CCLC Texas ACE grant. The role focuses on providing educational and enrichment opportunities outside school hours, including before/after school, weekends, and summers.

Applicants must be a current high school student (16+). The position is part-time with an hourly wage of $16.

Qualifications

• Current High School student
• Minimum age 16 years old
• Ability to provide a positive environment for students
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexible hours for events; after-school, weekends, summers
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus; strong customer service
• Computers with MS Office familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead enrichment and academic activities for students ages 4–18
• Develop and implement lesson plans for assigned activities
• Attend Professional Development trainings
• Participate in activation observations (formal and informal)
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Positive environment

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Motivated & creative

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

MS Office proficiency

Education

Current High School student

Minimum age 16

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Afterschool Program Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5884420

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate and implement activities for the division's Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Communities Learning Center (CCLC) Texas ACE grant at designated campus. Assure that students received educational and enrichment opportunities outside school hours, including before and after school, weekends, and summers.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Current High School student


• Minimum age requirement: 16 years old

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to provide a positive environment for students


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required


• Excellent organizational skills required


• Ability to be flexible in assignments and work hours may vary on occasion for special events


• Ability to provide exemplary customer service


• Candidates must be flexible, motivated, creative and willing to learn new skills


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills a plus


• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Programs a plus

Experience:

• Experience working with school aged children (4-18) is preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead enrichment and/or academic activities for students ages 4-18


• Develop and/or implement lesson plans for assigned activities


• Attend Professional Development trainings


• Participate in formal and in-formal activation observations


• Maintain confidentiality of information


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Organization-level Positions > Specialist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources


• 6300 Irvington Blvd.


• Houston, Texas 77022


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]