Early Childhood Learning Staff

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Hillsdale, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring Early Childhood Learning Staff at Taconic Hills Elementary School in Craryville, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports children ages 10 months through 3 years in a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment, helping with classroom activities, daily routines, learning experiences, and positive interactions. The position is part-time, non-exempt, pays $16.00 per hour, and is scheduled for up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Morning hours are 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.; afternoon hours are 1:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Flexible scheduling is available, including the possibility of working different shifts on different days.

Staff work with the early childhood team to support children's learning, development, health, welfare, and safety. The organization describes this role as suitable for people who enjoy helping children learn through play, building relationships, and encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Eligible children served by Healthy Kids Programs may receive employer-paid childcare during the employee's scheduled work hours.

Healthy Kids Programs operates early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation whose mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least one year of experience working with children under age 13.
• Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Ability to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with teammates and families.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in helping children learn through play and positive experiences.
• Interest in encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience with children and classroom management.
• Parents seeking flexible scheduling and employer-paid childcare for eligible children served by the programs.
• Retirees interested in mentoring children and contributing to the community.
• Early childhood professionals passionate about children's development and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School-Age Childcare Lead to facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum and tailored to children's needs and interests.
• Communicate regularly with parents and family members through the Playground App about children's daily experiences.
• Cultivate positive adult-child interactions using the CLASS method.
• Support the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the center community by following ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.
• Support classroom activities, daily routines, learning experiences, and positive interactions for children ages 10 months through 3 years.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare during scheduled work hours for eligible children served by Healthy Kids Programs.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay with access to earned wages before the scheduled payday.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED