School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Town of Wappinger, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a School-Age Childcare Assistant for its Before and After School Program at Violet Avenue Elementary School in Poughkeepsie, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role follows the school calendar and offers morning hours from 7:00 AM to 9:40 AM, afternoon hours from 3:40 PM to 6:00 PM, or the opportunity to work both programs. The position is part-time and non-exempt, with pay of $16.00 per hour.

The assistant helps create a safe, healthy, fun, and engaging environment for children, supporting their learning through play, activities, and positive experiences. Employer-paid childcare is available for the employee’s school-age children, ages 5–12, enrolled in the program during the days and hours the employee works.

Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating 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.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED