Childcare Assistant – Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring assistants for their Before and After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year. The program provides childcare for school-age children (ages 4–13) enrolled in the program. Healthy Kids Programs is more than a childcare provider, shaping the future of childcare as one of Inc. 5,000’s fastest-growing organizations. They offer Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across more than 150 locations. As a certified benefit corporation, their mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable for today’s families while positively impacting the communities they serve. They create supportive and engaging environments where team members feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow, valuing purpose, professional development, and meaningful work. If you are passionate about working with children and making a difference, Healthy Kids Programs is the place to build your career.
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
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
