Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant

Healthy Kids Programs • Fayette, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant for its Early Learning Center in Waterloo, NY, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports children's learning, development, health, welfare, and safety in a childcare setting. Hours vary between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and pay is $16.00 per hour.

The assistant collaborates with the School-Age Childcare Lead to facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum and tailored to children's needs and interests. The role also involves communicating with families through the Playground App and fostering supportive adult-child interactions using the CLASS method, while following ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation that operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. Its mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable and create meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

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.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and family members through the Playground App about children's daily experiences.
• Use the CLASS method to cultivate positive adult-child interactions and an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Support the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the center community by adhering to ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works.
• 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