Pre-K Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of La Grange, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time, non-exempt Pre-K Childcare Assistant for its Before and After School Program at Beekman Elementary School in Poughquag, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule follows the school calendar, with morning hours from 6:30 AM to 9:15 AM and afternoon hours from 2:15 PM to 6:30 PM. Opportunities may be available for the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour.

The assistant helps children learn through play and positive experiences, encourages their curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and contributes to a safe, healthy, and enjoyable program. The role includes leading activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, supporting program operations, following applicable state and organizational policies, and communicating and working effectively with teammates and families.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for employees’ school-age children, ages 5–12, who are enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and is a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 1 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.
• Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoys working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Energy, kindness, and patience.
• Interest in encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Ability to work well with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
• Organization and commitment to providing exceptional care.
• The role may suit parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education majors or future teachers seeking hands-on experience, and retirees who enjoy mentoring children and giving back to the community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and act as a positive role model for children in the program.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
• Work effectively with teammates and communicate with families.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, confidence, and learning through play and positive experiences.

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 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