Early Childhood Learning Teacher Assistant

Healthy Kids Programs • Waterloo, NY

14h • 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. The role is located at the Healthy Kids Programs Early Learning Center in Waterloo, NY. This is a part-time, non-exempt position with hours varying between 6:30 am - 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. Healthy Kids Programs is a certified benefit corporation with a mission to make childcare accessible and affordable, impacting communities positively. They are one of Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing organizations, offering Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs across over 150 locations. The company emphasizes that its people are at the heart of everything they do, creating supportive and engaging environments for team members to feel valued, empowered, and excited to grow. Joining Healthy Kids Programs means becoming part of an award-winning team that values purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.

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