Pre-K Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Burlington, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Pre-K Childcare Assistant for its 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. The role is non-exempt and pays $16.98 per hour.

The assistant leads and supports engaging activities for children, helps provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment, and supports program operations. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program during the days and hours the employee works. Other part-time benefits include telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, and career development and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have 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, organized, and prompt.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, and keep up with children.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably have one year of experience working with children under age 13.

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.
• Follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include maintaining attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.
• Encourage children’s curiosity, creativity, confidence, and learning through play and positive experiences.
• Work with teammates and communicate effectively with families.

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 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