Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Cohoes, NY

5h • 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 located at Van Schaik Grade School in Cohoes, NY, with working hours from 7:00 - 8:45 am and 3:00 - 5:30 pm. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour. The Before and After-School Program team is responsible for facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. They must provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program. Daily communication with parents and family members via the Playground App is required, along with adherence to 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees