School-Age Teacher: After-School & Bus Route Leader

Northstar Preschools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake in Houston area is seeking a dependable, energetic School-Age Teacher to nurture and supervise elementary-age children before and after school. You will create a safe, engaging classroom, plan activities, and support children's development.

This role includes leading transportation duties, maintaining routines, documenting attendance, and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable, responsible, patient, and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to actively supervise children and manage a classroom of school-age students.
• Must meet all applicable Texas Child Care Licensing and center employment requirements.
• Must be willing and qualified to assist with school transportation and bus routes.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for school-age children before and after school.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities that support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Assist children with homework, reading, educational activities, and independent learning.
• Lead fun and creative activities, including arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, and group projects.
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations while using positive guidance and redirection.
• Practice active supervision at all times and maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios.
• Build positive relationships with children and families while promoting a welcoming classroom environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Complete required classroom documentation, attendance records, lesson plans, and daily communication as assigned.
• Follow all Northstar Preschools policies, Texas Child Care Licensing requirements, and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the administrative team and other teachers regarding children's needs, behavior, and daily activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, professional development, drills, and center events as required.
• Safely transport school-age children to and from designated elementary schools as assigned.
• Complete morning and afternoon school bus routes according to the center's schedule.
• Follow all transportation safety procedures and Texas Child Care Licensing requirements.
• Maintain active supervision of children while loading, unloading, and riding the bus.
• Ensure children are properly seated and secured according to transportation safety requirements.
• Complete required transportation documentation and communicate any concerns or incidents to the administrative team immediately.

Skills

Dependable

Energetic

Patient

Team player

Active supervision

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake in Houston area is seeking a dependable, energetic School-Age Teacher to nurture and supervise elementary-age children before and after school. You will create a safe, engaging classroom, plan activities, and support children's development.

This role includes leading transportation duties, maintaining routines, documenting attendance, and collaborating with families and staff.