Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Cahoes, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our team as part-time Childcare Assistants for our Before and After School program for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with locations at Van Schaik Grade School in Cohoes, NY. The pay is $16.00 per hour, with working hours from 7:00 - 8:45 am and 3:00 - 5:30 pm. A featured benefit is employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. This allows employees to focus on their job while their child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program without needing to arrange outside care. Healthy Kids Programs is a certified benefit corporation with a mission to make childcare accessible and affordable, impacting communities positively. They offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations and are recognized as one of Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing organizations. The company values its people, creating supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. Joining the award-winning team means becoming part of a community that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.

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 completion.
• Providing a safe, healthy, and fun environment and acting as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Communicating daily with parents and family members via the Playground App.
• Observing 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
• 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