Pre-K Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Southington, CT

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 Edgewood Pre-K Academy in Bristol, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule follows the school calendar, with a morning program from 7:00 AM to 8:10 AM and an afternoon program from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Opportunities may be available for either program or both. Pay is $16.98 per hour.

The assistant helps provide children with safe, healthy, and engaging care, facilitating activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum and supporting daily program operations. The curriculum includes fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role calls for someone who enjoys helping children learn through play and positive experiences, encourages curiosity and creativity, and works well with teammates and families.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization is a certified benefit corporation whose mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while positively impacting communities. It describes its workplace as supportive and engaging, with an emphasis on purpose, professional development, and meaningful work.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be medically cleared of communicable diseases, including TB.
• Be warm, friendly, and upbeat, with exceptional people skills; be professional, reliable, and prompt.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, and keep up with the children.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably have one year of experience working with children under 13.
• Enjoy working with children and helping them learn through play and positive experiences.
• Bring energy, kindness, and patience; encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Work well with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
• Be reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program, on days and during hours the employee works.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED