Pre-K Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Beekman, NY

6d • 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 role follows the school calendar, with opportunities to work the morning program (6:30 AM–9:15 AM), the afternoon program (2:15 PM–6:30 PM), or both. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

The assistant supports children through play, positive experiences, and hands-on activities, while helping create a safe, healthy, and fun environment. The role may also support program operations such as attendance records, registration, and staffing. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ enrolled school-age children during the days and hours they work.

Healthy Kids Programs offers Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It is a certified Benefit Corporation whose stated mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

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.
• Enjoys encouraging children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Works well with teammates and communicates effectively with families.
• Reliable, organized, and committed to providing exceptional care.
• 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 community involvement.

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 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 allowing 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