Childcare Assistant Teacher – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS•Brookfield, 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 Candlewood Elementary School in Brookfield, 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 - 8:50 am and 3:20 - 5:00 pm.

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

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 5–12) 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

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