School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Assistants for its Before and After School Programs at Marian E. McKeown Elementary School in Newton, New Jersey, for the 2026–2027 school year. This part-time, non-exempt position follows the school calendar. Morning hours are 7:00–8:15 a.m., and afternoon hours are 3:00–6:00 p.m.; opportunities are available for either program or both. Pay is $16.00 per hour. The team provides children ages 5–12 with a safe, healthy, fun, and structured environment. Assistants facilitate activities following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, support homework completion, and serve as positive role models. Some positions may also include management functions such as maintaining attendance records, handling registration, and supporting staffing. Healthy Kids Programs operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.
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 based on the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities.
- Support children with 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 supporting staffing.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
