Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • City of Geneva, 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, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role pays $16.00 per hour, with hours varying between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The assistant helps facilitate hands-on activities aligned with the Creative Curriculum and tailored to children's needs and interests. The role also includes communicating with families through the Playground App, fostering positive adult-child interactions using the CLASS method, and supporting education, health, welfare, and safety in accordance with ECERS/ITERS standards and protocols.

Healthy Kids Programs provides early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes its mission as making childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

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.
• Demonstrated positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Physical 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 create an environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Support the education, health, welfare, and safety of classroom members and the center community by following 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, vision, and dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand pay, providing 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