School-Age Childcare Staff – After School

HEALTHY KIDS PROGRAMS • City of Yonkers, NY

5d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Kids Programs is hiring School-Age Childcare Staff for its After School Program at Montessori School 27 in Yonkers, New York, for the 2026–2027 school year. The program serves school-age children ages 5–12. The position is part-time and non-exempt, follows the school calendar, and is scheduled from 2:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is $17.00–$18.00.

The role is suited to someone who enjoys helping children learn through play and positive experiences, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and building relationships with children and families. The successful candidate brings energy, kindness, patience, reliability, and organization, and works effectively with teammates and families.

Healthy Kids Programs describes success in its programs as children being safe, engaged, and having fun; teachers being prepared and supported; staffing and required ratios being maintained; records being current and inspection-ready; and needed supplies being available. The organization provides childcare, early learning, before- and after-school, and summer camp programs at more than 150 locations. It identifies itself as a certified Benefit Corporation and states that its mission is to make childcare accessible and affordable while creating meaningful opportunities for children, families, and team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 1 year of experience working with children under age 13.
• Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
• Ability to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Help children learn through play and positive experiences.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Provide attentive care and help ensure children are safe, engaged, and having fun.
• Work collaboratively with teammates and communicate effectively with families.
• Support a program that follows Healthy Kids Programs' model and applicable staffing ratios.
• Maintain accurate and current records and help keep the program ready for inspection.
• Help ensure the site is stocked with the supplies and materials teachers need.

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 with 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