Pre-K Childcare Lead– Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time Pre-K Childcare Lead for its Before and After School Programs at Uriah Hill Elementary School in Peekskill, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position follows the school calendar and may involve the morning program (7:00–8:30 a.m.), afternoon program (2:15–6:00 p.m.), or both. Pay is $19.00–$20.00 per hour. The Lead facilitates curriculum-based activities and helps provide children with a safe, healthy, and enjoyable program environment. The Healthy Kids Curriculum includes fitness, STEAM, academics, art, group activities, and homework completion. The position also supports program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities. Candidates must meet one of the listed early-childhood education and experience pathways. They must also be medically cleared for the job, communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members, and be able to meet the physical demands of working with children. Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a certified benefit corporation operating Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. Its stated mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while positively impacting the communities it serves.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: an associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field; a Child Development Associate Credential or another Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period plus one year of experience; or nine credits in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field with a plan of study leading to an associate's degree or other Office-recognized credential plus two years of experience.
- Be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
- Demonstrate a positive, friendly demeanor and strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with children, parents, and team members.
- Be dependable, punctual, and professional in conduct and appearance.
- Be able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds and meet the physical demands of working with children.
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 eligible school-age children 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.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
