Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Port Ewen, NY

2d • 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 Robert R. Graves Elementary School in Port Ewen, NY. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour, with working hours from 7:00 - 8:45 am and 3:00 - 6:00 pm. A featured benefit is employer-paid childcare for employees' school-age children.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferably 1 year of experience working with kids under 13
• 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.

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.
• 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