Childcare Staff – After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Village of Walton, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring staff for our After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a part-time, non-exempt position located at Townsend Elementary School in Walton, NY. The program operates from 2:45 PM to 5:15 PM, with a pay rate of $16.00 per hour. The After-School Program team is responsible for facilitating hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, which includes fitness, STEAM, academic, and art activities, as well as providing homework assistance. Team members must ensure a safe, healthy, clean, and fun environment, acting as positive role models for the children. Reporting to the program on time and prepared to stay until the last child leaves is essential. Daily communication with parents and family members via the Playground App is required, along with observing and adhering to state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies. Certain positions may also involve management functions such as maintaining accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR 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 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 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