School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Sparta, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a 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 and offers morning hours from 7:00–8:15 a.m., afternoon hours from 3:00–6:00 p.m., or the opportunity to work both programs. It is part-time and non-exempt, with pay of $16.00 per hour.

The assistant helps create a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for school-age children. The program includes hands-on fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. Some positions may also include management tasks such as keeping accurate attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs describes itself as a growing childcare organization providing Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. It is a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating opportunities for children, families, and team members. The organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or one year of childcare experience is preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Maintain reliability and punctuality.

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.
• Follow 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, handling 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 with 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