Pre-K Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • City of Poughkeepsie, NY

5d • 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 Arlington Central School District in Lagrangeville, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule follows the school calendar, with a morning program from 7:00 to 9:15 a.m. and an afternoon program from 2:15 to 5:00 p.m. Opportunities may be available for either program or both. The role supports children through play, positive experiences, and activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The successful candidate brings energy, kindness, patience, reliability, and organization; works well with teammates; and communicates effectively with families.

The assistant facilitates activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, helps provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment, serves as a positive role model, follows applicable state and program policies, and supports program operations. Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation that provides Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations, with a mission to make childcare accessible and affordable and create meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least one 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.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities based on 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