Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant

Healthy Kids Programs • Poughkeepsie, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is looking for passionate and energetic individuals to join our team as part-time Teacher Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a part-time, non-exempt position located at the Healthy Kids Programs Early Learning Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour, with working hours between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm. A featured benefit is employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you work. This benefit allows employees to focus on their job while their child participates in a safe, structured, and engaging program without needing to arrange outside care. Healthy Kids Programs is a certified benefit corporation dedicated to making childcare accessible and affordable, impacting communities positively, and is recognized as one of Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing organizations.

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

• Collaborating with the Lead Teacher to facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum, tailored to the unique needs and interests of the children.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents and family members through the Playground App, ensuring transparency and engagement in their child's daily experiences.
• Cultivating positive adult-child interactions utilizing the CLASS method, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Supporting the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the entire center community by adhering to ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

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