School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Wantage, NJ

1d • 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 schedule follows the school calendar, with a morning program from 7:00 to 8:15 a.m. and an afternoon program from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Opportunities are available to work the morning program, afternoon program, or both. The position is non-exempt and pays $16.00 per hour.

The assistant facilitates activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, and art activities, group activities, and homework completion. They help maintain a safe, healthy, and fun environment, serve as a positive role model, and follow state guidelines and program and host-school policies. Some positions may also include management functions such as keeping accurate attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs offers employer-paid childcare for employees’ school-age children (ages 5–12) enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works. Additional part-time benefits include telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development and growth opportunities.

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 and act as a positive role model for children.
• 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, 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, providing 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