Before and After School Assistant Teacher
About The Position
We are hiring for Assistant Teachers for our Before and After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year at Candlewood Elementary School in Brookfield, CT. JOB STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt LOCATION: Candlewood Elementary School in Brookfield, CT PAY: $16.94 per hour HOURS: 7:00 - 8:50 am and 3:20 - 5:00 pm Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare Healthy Kids Programs offers a childcare benefit for eligible employees to support work-life balance. This benefit is available for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program on the days you are working with us. The Before and After School Program team is responsible for: Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework assistance. Providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program. Reporting to the program ready to work at designated times and be prepared to stay until the last child leaves the program. Communicating daily with parents and family members via the Playground App. Observing and following state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies. Certain positions may also perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.
Requirements
- 18 years or older and hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13.
- Medically cleared of any communicable diseases including TB.
- Must be warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills, professional, reliable, and prompt.
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and do whatever it takes to keep up with the children.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13.
Responsibilities
- Facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities as well as homework assistance.
- Providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program.
- Reporting to the program ready to work at designated times and be prepared to stay until the last child leaves the program.
- Communicating daily with parents and family members via the Playground App.
- Observing and following state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
- Certain positions may also perform management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–13) enrolled in our program, available only on the days you are working with us
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid sick time
- 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
