After School Assistant

After School Assistant (FT) at Nord Anglia Education

Start Date:

29 Oct 2025

Location:

Houston, US
Job
School:
The Village School
Company:
Nord Anglia Education

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program. The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world‑class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously.

Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

• You’ll help us enhance the ACE Program by teaching, supervising and mentoring students as young as early childhood through Middle School in a variety of active and creative After Class Enrichment Programs. As a genuine team‑player, you’ll interact, collaborate and work closely with vendors, parents, and Village colleagues.
• Everything we do is connected to our vision to create a generation of resilient and creative global citizens who will change our world for the better.
• Your role will impact the organisation by maintaining a safe and stimulating after‑care environment that will enrich classroom teachings by ensuring alignment with academic teachings, socio‑emotional program, and Viking athletic that align with the core values at The Village School and Nord Anglia Education.
• Support and work directly with students in grades ranging from early childhood through Middle school.
• Ensure safety of students during after school program aligning with campus Health and Safety standards.
• Deliver a fun and interactive environment for students during their after school activities, Spring Break and other miscellaneous one‑day camps as hosted by the program.
• Daily support of Lower and Middle school student lunches (miscellaneous division support requests as needed).
• Ensure vendor class success with seamless class transition and carpool support.
• Preferable some experience working with young children.
• Knowledge of and fluency in the English Language.
• Proficiency with O365.
• Annual Performance review rating(s).
• Planning & Preparation.
• Support and collaborate with ACE team members on lesson plan development creating activities and crafts for after‑school class as lead or support based on planning calendar.
• Help with preparing classrooms, managing roster changes, and maintaining inventory of program supply needs.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures to follow while keeping the program structured.
• Reliable and timely based on the schedule given.
• Calm and patient demeanor with children when disciplining and monitoring the safety of the class.
• Works well with others and is a team player.
• Self‑motivated.
• Caring and nurturing towards children of all ages.
• Active and energetic to cultivate a fun environment for the after‑school program.
• Effective communicator with children and adults.

• 10‑Month Position (August‑May).
• High school diploma or degree.
• One or more years of experience working with children.
• Applicants must be able to perform physically without restrictions while monitoring ACE students.
• Strong proficiency with Office 365 for producing rosters, email communication and curriculum plans.
• Good cross‑cultural, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse nationalities and cultures.
• Excellent analytical skills – with the passion and drive to demonstrate and quantify success.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility in dealing with multi‑functional tasks.
• You’d like to work in a purpose‑led sector.

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note:

we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.