School-Age Childcare Assistant – After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • New Milford, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a part-time School-Age Childcare Assistant for its After School Program at Cornwall Consolidated School in West Cornwall, Connecticut, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program follows the school calendar and runs from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. The pay rate is $16.98 per hour. The role involves helping provide a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment for children ages 5–12, supporting their learning and development through play and positive experiences, and contributing to program operations.

The assistant facilitates activities from the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities, as well as homework completion. The role also requires following state regulations and Healthy Kids and host school policies. Work may include maintaining attendance records, supporting registration, and assisting with staffing responsibilities.

Healthy Kids Programs provides employer-paid childcare for school-age children enrolled in its program during the days and hours an employee works. The organization describes itself as a certified Benefit Corporation focused on making childcare accessible and affordable and creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Be physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with children under 13 is preferred.

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 in the program.
• Follow state guidelines, Healthy Kids Extended Day Program policies, and host school policies.
• Support program operations, which may include attendance records, registration, and staffing responsibilities.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for school-age children ages 5–12 enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours worked.
• Telehealth coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• AFLAC supplemental plans.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Paid sick time.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED