Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Newburgh, NY

5h • 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 in New Windsor, NY, with working hours from 7:00 - 9:00 am and 2:15 - 6:00 pm. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour. The program focuses on facilitating hands-on activities, providing a safe and fun environment, and acting as a positive role model for children aged 4-13. Responsibilities include implementing the Healthy Kids Curriculum (fitness, STEAM, academic, art), assisting with homework, maintaining a clean environment, communicating with parents via the Playground App, and adhering to state and program policies. Some positions may involve management functions like attendance tracking and registration.

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.
• 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, and 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