THE AFTER SCHOOL WAY

Be the Change

Kidventure is you. You are what makes our After School so special and our kids so happy. The quality of your work, your knowledge of our subject matter, and your training are what provide for the success of everyone (especially you). The purpose of this site is to help keep you informed and engaged about your job. It contains information on policies and procedures, access to important documents, calendar dates for upcoming training and events, and valuable resources to help provide you with opportunities to be the best you can be.

To contact an After School Coordinator, please call the After School Coordinator Line at (346-291-3543). For more details on the requesting time off process, please scroll to the Attendance Policy section.

General Site Information

Click on your site below to view your respective school calendar!

  1. Travis Elementary (T)
  2. Durham Elementary (DUR)
  3. Oak Forest Elementary (OFE)
  4. West U Elementary (WU)
  5. St. Theresa (ST)
  6. The Kinkaid School Lower (LS) & Middle School (MS)
  7. St. Michael (SM)
  8. St. Rose of Lima (SR)

Training Information

Every team member must be First Aid and CPR certified through the end of the school year. If you are not currently certified or your certification is expiring soon, we ask that you complete the certification with us. Kidventure offers a training course to staff for a discounted price of $30 (Zelle is preferred, Venmo, cash, or check made out to Kidventure upon request). No payment is to be made to ProTrainings directly.

How to sign-up:

  1. Complete the CPR/First Aid Sign Up Form here. You will be receiving a follow up via email with login information for your ProTrainings account.
  2. There are 2 parts to this training: and online training and an in-person skill evaluation.
  3. Once you complete the online training, you will meet with a certified instructor to test your CPR skills and practices during one of our scheduled sessions. Click here to RSVP for one of our upcoming in-person skill evaluations.

All CPR/First Aid trainings will be held at the Kidventure Houston Office: 2501 Central Pkwy Suite B2, Houston, TX 77092

*For any questions or concerns, or are unsure if your certification is still valid, please contact the HR Compliance Manager at [email protected] *

Example of an acceptable certificate below- clearly indicates Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid course was completed, and indicates that a live, in-person skill evaluation took place.

THIS TRAINING IS ONLY FOR STAFF ASSIGNED TO ST. ROSE, ST. MICHAEL AND/OR ST. THERESA. If you are assigned to Oak Forest, Travis, Kinkaid LS/MS, West U and/or Durham, you DO NOT have to complete this training.

How to complete Safe Haven:

  1. Go to https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org/
  2. Click here to follow instructions for how to register a new account. Please follow instructions exactly as the PDF indicates.
  3. If you have completed it before, log back into your account. If you forgot your password, you will have to do “reset password.”
  4. Once you complete the online training, you will receive a certificate like the one below. Upload to the Safe Haven checklist in Paycom.

*For any questions or concerns, please contact the HR Compliance Manager at [email protected] *

Each staff member is REQUIRED to attend a Pre-service/Orientation session every new school year (including returning staff). This training will cover Kidventure’s policies and procedures, and other state requirements.

This training is mandatory for all Kidventure employees due to our licensing as an After School program in the state of Texas. Failure to attend may delay your start date and/or lead to termination from employment.

Use the link below to view available dates and times. Be sure to RSVP for the time that works with your schedule. We recommend attending the next training since you will NOT be allowed to start working until this training is complete.

RSVP HERE: https://calendly.com/kvafterschool/kidventure-after-school-orientation

Location: Kidventure Houston Office: 2501 Central Pkwy Suite B2, Houston, TX 77092

**NOTE: This is paid at your training rate. Hours will be added to your timecard after you have worked five consecutive days at site.**

Each individual After School site meets before the first day of school to set up, go through site procedures, and familiarize all staff with their specific location. Dates have been updated below, but are subject to change. Kidventure will notify you as soon as possible of any changes. Each staff member is REQUIRED to attend a On-site Training every new school year (including returning staff).

Date/time (differs by school):

  1. St. Michael (SM)- Saturday, August 9, 2025 @9AM – 5PM
  2. The Kinkaid School Middle School (KIN MS)- Thursday, August 7, 2025 @9AM – 5PM
  3. The Kinkaid School Lower School (KIN LS)- Thursday, August 7, 2025 @9AM – 5PM
  4. Travis Elementary (T)- Sunday, August 10, 2025 @9AM – 5PM
  5. St. Theresa (ST)- Saturday, August 9, 2025 @9AM- 5PM
  6. West University Elementary (WU)- Monday, August 4, 2025 @9AM – 5PM
  7. Oak Forest Elementary (OFE)- Sunday, August 10, 2025 @9AM – 5PM
  8. Durham Elementary (DUR)- Thursday, August 7, 2025 @9AM – 5PM
  9. St. Rose of Lima (SR)- Sunday, August 10, 2025 @10AM – 5PM

Location: All On-site Trainings will be held on school grounds. You can find your school’s address under the General Site Information section.

**NOTE: This is paid at your training rate.**

After School 101 Training is your essential introduction to running a successful, safe, and engaging after school program. In this training, you’ll learn the core responsibilities of after school leaders, best practices for student engagement, behavior management strategies, safety protocols, and how to create meaningful experiences that make a lasting impact. Whether you’re new to after school programs or looking for a refresher, this session will set you up for success, helping you lead with confidence, enthusiasm, and purpose. Each staff member is REQUIRED to attend a After School 101 every new school year (including returning staff).

Together, we’ll explore:

  1. Daily expectations and routines
  2. Building strong connections with students
  3. Handling challenging situations
  4. Creating a safe, supportive environment
  5. Get ready to inspire, lead, and make every afternoon count!

Date/time: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00-7:00PM

Location: Oak Forest Elementary (OFE)- 1401 W 43rd St. Houston, TX 77018

**NOTE: This is paid at your training rate.**

Attendance Policy

Kidventure expects all staff members to conduct themselves in a professional manner during their employment. This includes practicing good attendance habits. All staff members should regard coming to work on time, working their shift as scheduled, and leaving at the scheduled time as essential functions of their jobs. Good attendance habits are an integral part of every staff member’s job description. As our business runs on a schedule, tardiness will not be tolerated. An unexcused absence may be cause for termination at the discretion of the Coordinators.

Among other things, Kidventure requires the following:

  1. Being at your assigned area ready for work by the start of your scheduled shift.
  2. Remaining at work until the scheduled end of your shift unless excused by a supervisor.
  3. Leaving promptly at the end of your shift unless you have been given advance permission by your supervisor to work past that point. This includes the gym, field, parking lot, etc.
  4. Calling in and personally notifying your supervisor at least three hours prior to the start of your shift time if you will be absent or tardy unless a verifiable emergency makes it impossible for you to do so.
    • Calling in” via text message, Slack, or email is not acceptable, nor is voicemail without verification of receipt.
  5. Submit shift or schedule change requests to a Coordinator at least five days in advance.

While we strive to be flexible with all schedules, Kidventure retains the right to rescind a job offer if there are significant changes to the staff member’s schedule that result in insufficient availability for the After School day.

Due to the part-time nature of After School, Kidventure does not offer PAID excused time off to its After-School Staff, but staff are still able to request excused time off. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance through Paycom. Any requests made with less than two weeks’ notice will be approved at the discretion of the Coordinators. An excessive number of excused absences may be grounds for dismissal.

We recognize that there are some responsibilities that may hinder a candidate from accepting a position with Kidventure; in this situation, a candidate may request the necessary time off. All requests must be approved before entering into the agreement.

If there are certain events you know will take place during the school year but do not know the specific dates, these must be submitted through Paycom immediately as soon as you know the specific dates. Please submit the event’s nature and the anticipated number of days for approval.

Due to Illness

Any absence due to illness will only be deemed excused if a staff member:

  1. Calls the After School Coordinator Line (346-291-3543) at least 3 hours prior to the shift and receive verbal confirmation.
  2. Provides a doctor’s note within 24 hours to the Director.
    *Ultimately the Coordinator reserves the right to decide if the absence is excused or unexcused.

Other Unscheduled Time Off

Kidventure recognizes that events may occur during the school year that prevent staff from making their shift on time or may result in missing a shift completely. Please inform your Coordinator as soon as you know about the need for time off so we can have the best possibility of accommodating your needs. Unscheduled time off is NOT guaranteed. Steps to request unscheduled time off should be followed:

  1. If you will be running late, you must call your Director and receive verbal confirmation that they are aware of your tardiness on the specified date and what time you will be arriving to work. Calling your Director does not excuse tardiness.
  2. If you will not make it to work, you must call the After School Coordinator Line (346-291-3543) at least 3 hours prior to the start of your shift time and receive verbal confirmation that your absence will be noted. Calling in does not excuse last minute absences.
  3. Wait for an approval message from a Coordinator. If you do not receive documentation of an excused absence, then your time-off will be marked as unexcused.

If the Coordinator is not informed of your time-off request and you do not attend work, it will be marked as an unexcused absence.

Your absence will be excused or unexcused at the Coordinator’s discretion. In order for the Coordinator to make a decision regarding an absence status, it is beneficial to provide details. For example, simply stating that one has a family emergency without providing any detail will more than likely result in an unexcused absence.
*An unexcused absence is grounds for discipline, including possible termination.
*An excessive number of excused absences may be grounds for termination.

Important Forms & Docs

Staff Calendar

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