After-School Childcare Assistant – Chappaqua, NY | Part-Time Afternoons

Healthy Kids Programs • Thornwood, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring part-time After-School Childcare Assistants at three elementary schools in Chappaqua, New York: Roaring Brook, Grafflin, and Westorchard. The role provides children with a safe, fun, and engaging environment after the school day ends. The program follows the school calendar for the 2026–2027 school year and operates Monday through Friday, 2:50 PM to 6:00 PM. Flexible weekday availability may be considered, with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday availability especially needed. The position pays $17.50–$18.50 per hour and is classified as part-time, non-exempt.

Assistants lead and participate in hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, arts and crafts, academic enrichment, and group games. They help foster children's teamwork, creativity, confidence, and social development while supporting individual needs and serving as positive role models. The role also includes following applicable New York State regulations, program policies, and host-school guidelines, and assisting with attendance and other daily operations.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for employees' school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program, on the days and during the hours the employee works. Additional benefits include telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development opportunities.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys working with children and helping them learn through play.
• Brings energy, patience, kindness, and creativity.
• Enjoys leading games, crafts, outdoor activities, and group projects.
• Works well with others and communicates effectively with families.
• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday availability is especially needed.
• College students and education majors seeking hands-on experience, retired teachers and teaching assistants, parents seeking a school-calendar schedule, and others passionate about working with elementary school-aged children may find the role especially suitable.

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 while supporting 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 enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 during the employee's workdays and work hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay to access earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED