Working in Afterschool and School-Age Programs

Let your students know about the benefits of working in afterschool and school-age programs, as well as the resources available to them.

Child Development Permit with School-Age Emphasis

Informational handout for students and instructors on the Child Development Permit with School-Age Emphasis, including details about the permit matrix, how to apply and where to go for more information. 

17 Questions to Ask in an Information Interview

Want to learn more about afterschool work? There's no better way than to sit down and talk with someone currently in the field.

A Skills Checklist for Afterschool Work

Browse Afterschool Job Openings Now!

Dozens of top employers post their jobs at CalSAC's site. See what's available now.

Resume-Boosting Words

Want to make your resume stand out in the crowd? Use our list of "punch" words in your resume.

5 Things Interviewers Hate

If a potential employer calls you for an interview, you've already got one foot in the door. Give yourself a leg up by avoiding these 5 interview pitfalls...

Before you Accept a New Position

You've completed the application and aced the interview. Before you accept any new position, you may want to consider some crucial factors about the program and workplace

Know your Rights in the Job Application Process

The following list provides some examples of questions your potential employer can and cannot ask you during the application process

Older Workers in Afterschool Programs

Civic Ventures has been studying the role of older volunteers in after-school programs

Teen Workers in Afterschool

Recent research by the University of California Cooperative Extension shows that involving teenagers as program leaders can be an effective way to add quality without increasing costs

How will you Benefit from Working in an Afterschool Program?

If you're interested in making a career of working with young people, there is no substitute for hands-on experience. Working directly with the children, families and administrators at your afterschool program will provide you with the skills and framework you need to provide top-notch care. We've prepared a list of the skills and benefits you will gain by working in an afterschool program

Common Questions about Working in Afterschool Care

How Child Care Centers Hold on to Teachers, How Teachers Build Lasting Careers

In By a Thread: How Child Care Centers Hold On to Teachers, How Teachers Build Lasting Careers, Marcy Whitebook and Laura Sakai examine how child care programs and their staff subsist in a field characterized by low pay, low status, and high turnover and what the impacts of these factors are on the quality of child care provided