After-School Childcare Assistant – Chappaqua, NY | Part-Time Afternoons
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring part-time childcare assistants for after-school programs at Roaring Brook, Grafflin, and Westorchard Elementary Schools in Chappaqua, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The programs provide elementary school-aged children with a safe, fun, and engaging environment after the school day. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:50 PM to 6:00 PM, following the school calendar. Flexible weekday availability will be considered, with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday availability especially needed. The role is suited to people who enjoy working with children and can bring energy, patience, kindness, creativity, reliability, and strong communication to the program. Assistants lead and participate in activities such as fitness, STEAM, arts and crafts, academic enrichment, and group games; foster children's teamwork, creativity, confidence, and social development; and support children's individual needs. They also help with daily program operations and follow applicable New York State regulations, Healthy Kids Programs policies, and host school guidelines. The position pays $17.50–$18.50 per hour and is part-time and non-exempt. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, or at least one year of experience working with children under age 13. Required health clearance includes TB screening in accordance with state regulations. Applicants must be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or at least one year of experience working with children under age 13.
- Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable and professional, with a commitment to providing quality care.
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.
- Availability for weekday afternoon work; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday availability is especially needed, with flexible weekday availability considered.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoys working with children and helping them learn through play.
- Energy, patience, kindness, and creativity.
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with families.
- Interest or experience as a college student or education major, retired teacher or teaching assistant, parent, or someone seeking supplemental weekday income.
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, arts and crafts, academic enrichment, and group games.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for children.
- Encourage teamwork, creativity, confidence, and social development.
- Serve as a positive role model and support children's individual needs.
- Follow New York State regulations, Healthy Kids Programs policies, and host school guidelines.
- Assist with daily program operations, including attendance and other assigned responsibilities.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program, on the days and during the hours the employee works.
- Telehealth coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- AFLAC supplemental plans.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Paid sick time.
- On-demand pay, allowing access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
