School-Age Childcare Staff – Before & After School
About The Position
Healthy Kids Programs is hiring part-time School-Age Childcare Staff for its Before and After School Programs for the 2026–2027 school year. Opportunities are available at J.V. Forrestal Elementary School and Sargent Elementary School in Beacon, NY, and Glenham Elementary School in Fishkill, NY. The schedule follows the school calendar, with morning hours from 7:00–8:30 a.m. and afternoon hours from 3:10–6:00 p.m. Staff may work mornings, afternoons, or both programs. The pay rate is $16.00–$17.00 per hour. This is a non-exempt position. Staff facilitate activities using the Healthy Kids Curriculum, help children complete homework, and provide a safe, healthy, and fun environment. They serve as positive role models, follow state and program policies, and support program operations. The role involves active engagement with children and may include bending, stretching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds. Healthy Kids Programs provides childcare for employees’ school-age children, ages 5–12, enrolled in the program on the days and during the hours the employee works. The organization also offers benefits including telehealth, vision and dental coverage, AFLAC supplemental plans, a 401(k) for eligible employees, paid sick time, on-demand pay, and career development opportunities. Healthy Kids Programs 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
- High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 1 year of experience working with children under the age of 13.
- Required health clearance, including TB screening, in accordance with state regulations.
- Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reliability.
- Physically able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds while actively engaging with children throughout the day.
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.
- Observe 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 the employee works.
- Telehealth, vision, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
