School-Age Childcare Assistant – Before & After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • Byram Township, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring a 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 part-time, non-exempt position follows the school calendar. The morning program runs from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and the afternoon program runs from 3:15 to 6:15 p.m.; opportunities are available to work mornings, afternoons, or both.

The assistant helps deliver a safe, healthy, and enjoyable environment for school-age children, facilitates curriculum-based activities, and supports homework completion. The role may include management functions such as maintaining attendance records, handling registration, and staffing.

Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees' children ages 5–12 who are enrolled in its program, on the days and during the hours the employee works. The organization operates Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp programs at more than 150 locations and is a certified Benefit Corporation. It describes its mission as 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 following the Healthy Kids Curriculum, including fitness, STEAM, academic, art, and other group activities.
• Support children in completing homework.
• Provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment and serve 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, registration, and staffing.

Benefits

• Employer-paid childcare for enrolled school-age children ages 5–12 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 that allows 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