Childcare Assistant Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Bristol, CT

10h • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for Assistant Teachers for our Before and After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year at Edgewood Pre-K Academy in Bristol, CT. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a pay rate of $16.94 per hour. The working hours are from 7:00 - 9:00 am and 2:40 - 5:30 pm. The program focuses on facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, and art. The role involves providing a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment, acting as a positive role model, reporting to work on time and prepared to stay until the last child leaves, communicating daily with parents via the Playground App, and observing state and program policies. Some positions may also involve management functions like accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Requirements

• 18 years or older and 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.
• 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, and dental coverage
• AFLAC supplemental plans
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid sick time
• 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