School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Crandon Lakes, NJ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Childcare Assistant for its Before and After School Programs at Marian E. McKeown Elementary School in Newton, New Jersey, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:00–8:15 a.m. and the afternoon program runs from 3:00–6:00 p.m.; opportunities are available for either or both programs. Pay is $16.00 per hour. The position is non-exempt.

The assistant helps deliver a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for school-age children. Responsibilities include leading hands-on curriculum activities, supporting homework completion, serving as a positive role model, and following applicable state, program, and host-school policies. Certain positions may also include management tasks such as maintaining attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ enrolled children ages 5–12 during the days and hours the employee works, with employer contributions covering the cost of care. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and is a certified Benefit Corporation focused on accessible and affordable childcare.

Requirements

• Successfully pass all required state background checks.
• Be able to meet physical demands, including bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and actively engaging with energetic children.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills when working with children, families, and colleagues.
• Have a consistent record of reliability and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma and/or one year of childcare experience; preferred but not required.

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 for children and act as a positive role model.
• Observe state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host-school policies.
• Depending on the position, perform management functions such as maintaining accurate attendance records, registration, and staffing.

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.
• 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