After School Assistants/Extended Care

Start Date: August, 2025

About St. Stephen's Episcopal School - Houston:

St. Stephen's Episcopal School - Houston (SSESH) is a private, co-educational Montessori school serving students from 15-months through 8th grade located in the Montrose neighborhood in Houston, Texas. We are a progressive Episcopal school, rooted in Episcopal values, and welcoming families of all faiths, backgrounds, and lifestyles. St. Stephen's is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES). Our school's purpose is to make the world kinder and smarter by nurturing the academic, moral, and spiritual growth of its students. The core curriculum is enriched with classes such as robotics, da Vinci Lab for Creative Arts & Sciences, film, fine arts, music, P.E., and Spanish. The school also offers the Bulldog 360 after-school enrichment program.
SSESH is committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children can develop their full potential through the Montessori philosophy. We believe in cultivating a community of lifelong learners, where curiosity, independence, and respect thrive.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Houston (SSESH) seeks After School Assistants to deliver care outside of the school day to students ages 15 months – 8th grade. 

Requirements

• Hours: Must be available from 2:15 pm to 6:15 pm, Monday through Friday
• All persons employed at SSESH must be over the age of 18
• 6 months to a year professional experience, preferred?
• High School graduate or GED required?
• Teaching and/or childcare experience preferred  ?
• A passion for working with children ages 15 months – 3 years; 3 years – Kindergarten; and/or Elementary – Middle School 
• Ability to engage in recordkeeping tasks 
• Ability to manage independent play and learning
• Ability to transition children throughout campus and at different times
• Ability to manage confidential information including communication with families and colleagues
• Experience with, appreciation for, or an interest in learning about Montessori education
• Authorization to work in the U.S
• Completion of Safeguarding God’s Children Training (provided by SSESH)
• A successful background check, including fingerprinting
• Willingness to obtain and maintain first aid, automated external defibrillator (AED), and CPR certification
• The position may require extended periods of time in a classroom or moving around campusThe position may require you to lift objects up to around 40 pounds
• The position may require event support outside of working hours

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and instructs children in after-school activities, including but not limited to supervision of homework, preparing and administering snacks, accompanying outdoor activities, playing games, assisting with arts and crafts, and other programmed activities?
• Assists in set-up and take-down of equipment and supplies 
• Assists students with transitions and travel around campus; implements individualized schedules for students as necessary
• Documents attendance and student pick-up times
• Assists with student behavior and reconciliation as required?
• Provides first aid assistance to students and reports illnesses and incidents to the Extended Care Coordinator?
• Performs various other duties as assigned by the Extended Care Coordinator and/or Head of School