Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS•Town of Cairo, NY

6h•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 role involves facilitating hands-on activities, providing a safe and fun environment, communicating with parents, and adhering to state and program guidelines. Certain positions may also include management functions like record-keeping 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 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.
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

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