Childcare Assistant – After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Ellicottville, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring assistants for our Before and After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a part-time, non-exempt position located at Ellicottville Central in Ellicottville, NY. The role involves facilitating hands-on activities, providing a safe and fun environment, and assisting with homework. Assistants are expected to report to the program ready to work at designated times and communicate daily with parents via the Playground App. They must also observe and follow state guidelines and program policies. Certain positions may involve management functions like record-keeping and staffing.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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

• 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.
• Performing management functions such as accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing (for certain positions).

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
• Telehealth
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• On-demand pay
• Career development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees