Childcare Assistant - Summer Camp

Healthy Kids Programs • Fairfax, VT

15h • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you energetic, passionate, and ready to make a difference? Healthy Kids Programs is seeking Childcare Assistants for our Summer Camp to guide campers through a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable adventures. This is your chance to lead, inspire, and create lifelong memories for children while being part of a supportive, award-winning team. Schedule: Pre-summer: Up to 3 hours per week, increasing to up to 6 hours per week beginning mid-June Summer: Monday–Friday, shifts between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Potential to continue beyond summer with different hours Location: Fletcher Elementary School in Cambridge, VT Status: Part-time, non-exempt Pay: $17.00 – $19.00 per hour, based on experience Featured Benefit: Employer-Paid Childcare Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in program on the days and during the hours you work. Employer contributions cover the cost of care, so you can focus on your job while your child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program, all without needing to arrange outside care.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 and hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stretching, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children

Nice To Haves

• Prior Vermont Background Clearance and Training preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that engages and supports children, families, and staff
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience interacting with families and supporting parent engagement
• Ability to support community outreach initiatives to promote programs and engage prospective families
• Maintains professionalism, reliability, and punctuality, while modeling enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Support site director with daily camp activities, games, hands-on projects, and special events, including arts & crafts and themed activities
• Create a positive, inclusive environment where campers feel supported, encouraged, and engaged
• Ensure camper safety and follow all state guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and host school policies
• Communicate daily with families using the Playground App and provide support during parent orientations
• Support community outreach to promote the program and engage prospective families
• Lead by example with enthusiasm, positivity, and a can-do attitude

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program, available only on the days 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