School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

Healthy Kids Programs • Budd Lake, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time, non-exempt School-Age Childcare Assistant for its Before and After School Programs at Frelinghuysen Elementary School in Newton, New Jersey, for the 2026–2027 school year. The schedule follows the school calendar, with opportunities to work the morning program (7:30–8:30 a.m.), the afternoon program (3:15–6:15 p.m.), or both. Pay is $16.00 per hour.

The assistant helps provide a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for school-age children. The role involves leading activities based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, supporting homework completion, modeling positive behavior, and following state, program, and host-school policies. Certain positions may also include management tasks such as maintaining attendance records, handling registration, and supporting staffing.

The position may suit people seeking a schedule aligned with the school day, education students interested in hands-on experience, or retirees who enjoy working with and mentoring children. Healthy Kids Programs offers employer-paid childcare for eligible children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in the program during the employee’s working days and hours. The company operates early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations and is a certified Benefit Corporation.

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.
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• One year of childcare experience.
• Interest in working with children, building relationships, supporting student growth, and contributing to a mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities.
• Support children with completing homework.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment for children in the program.
• 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 supporting staffing.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program during the employee’s working days and hours.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• On-demand 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